Bortoletti Murano glass nib

Venetian artistry for writing and drawing

Bortoletti Murano Glass Nibs are handcrafted refills made in Italy in accordance with the Murano glassmaking tradition. Designed to fit all compatible Bortoletti fountain pens, they allow you to replace a damaged nib or personalise the pen’s appearance with a wide selection of colours inspired by Venetian art glass.

Each nib is crafted from Murano glass and features a distinctive helical structure that aids ink retention, allowing you to write for longer without the need for constant dipping. This design ensures a smooth, clean and continuous flow of ink, ideal for calligraphy, lettering, drawing, illustration and artistic writing.

As well as their functionality, these nibs stand out for their decorative beauty, making them genuine handcrafted pieces for lovers of traditional writing, collectors and enthusiasts of Italian craftsmanship.

Features

• Handcrafted nibs made from Murano glass.
• Compatible with Bortoletti fountain pens designed for interchangeable nibs.
• Helical design for improved ink retention.
• Smooth and consistent writing.
• Suitable for drawing, illustration, lettering and calligraphy.
• Compatible with a wide variety of inks.
• Easy to clean using just water.
• Suitable for both right- and left-handed users.
• Allow you to refresh or personalise the pen’s appearance.
• Made in the traditional Venetian craft style.

Ideal for

Calligraphers and lettering enthusiasts: Their smooth writing action makes it easy to create decorative strokes and artistic work with great comfort.

Lovers of traditional writing: Perfect for correspondence, diaries, journaling and creative writing.

Collectors: Each colour brings a unique personality and makes these nibs genuine collector’s items.

Special gift: Thanks to their handcrafted nature and the beauty of Murano glass, they make an original gift for writers, artists and lovers of exclusive items.

Available colours
The collection is available in eleven elegant shades inspired by Murano art glass.

Aquamarine Inspired by the crystal-clear waters of the Venetian lagoon, it brings luminosity and freshness to the collection.

Alexandrite A sophisticatedcolour with unique iridescence reminiscent of the most exclusive gemstones.

Gaggia Yellow A warm, luminousshade that stands out for its vibrancy and the visual richness of its reflections.

Amethyst Aclassic violet shade associated with the elegance and tradition of decorative glass.

Amber A warmcolour with golden undertones that evokes traditional Murano glass.

Blue One of the collection’s most iconic finishes: elegant, intense and timeless.

Clear A transparentversion that allows you to appreciate the full purity and beauty of hand-crafted glass.

Black A understated and refinedfinish for those seeking a classic and elegant aesthetic.

Red An intense and vibrantcolour that brings personality and visual impact.

Pink A delicate and sophisticatedshade that enhances the handcrafted character of each piece.

Green Inspired by the traditional greens of Venetian glass, it combines freshness and elegance.

Brand: Bortoletti