- Leather Desk Blotter Pad 17 x 12 Inches, Flat, Non-Slip, Waterproof, Black

Compared to other PU leather desk mats, this one is better in every way, though it is a little undersized at 35 3/8” x 19 3/4” vs. the stated dimensions.The mat is a little thicker than most at 3/32” but it is firm with just a little give if you push your fingertip into it. This firmness allows you to write on a single sheet of paper without your pen tearing through the paper (so long as you don’t jam down on the pen tip). That firmness also gives it some stiffness so you don’t catch the edge with your hand and pull it up off your desk accidentally.The edges are finished with no inner layers visible and the surface has a completely matte finish so there’s no glare reflecting off it from a desk lamp. The matte finish also seems to help keep things like a keyboard from sliding around, but it’s still easy to move your mouse without it feeling stuck to the mat. The surface also has a very subtle leather pattern stamped into it which is good looking and not obviously fake. The underside has a little texture meant to keep it from sliding around but it is not as effective as a sueded finish like some cheaper mats have. My desk has a a slightly textured surface so in practice I have not had any issues with the mat sliding under normal use.While it is shipped flat in a large thin cardboard envelope, the envelope is not form fitted so the mat can slide around and corners or edges can get a little dinged. There was also a pronounced plastic smell when first taken out of its packaging, but that has nearly disappeared after 24 hours.This may is more expensive than others but overall it is better in nearly every way, and it comes in a 36” x 20” size which is harder to find than you would expect. Recommended.

Yes there are many cheaper options on Amazon for this type of product. Since I do work from home for approximately 20 hours each week the desk is being used quite a bit, so I wanted something that would hold up. I chose this blotter due to the following attributes: ships flat - no issue with curling sides or weighing down corners; stays in place - does not slide; no smell out of the box; nice felt-like bottom surface to protect the desk and keep in place; waterproof and easy to clean; barely visible logo in corner, nice size options, great feel and comfort.I purchased this for my L shaped desk extension side. Being right handed I can use that space to write notes while reading the computer on the "main" desk side; I can also turn my chair to the side extension to use as the desk workspace when needed. The desk I purchased has a built in faux leather inlay on the main desk area that is very nice, but it does not extend down to the desk end (very nice looking though). Since I am never touching the desk surface of the main desk it should never start to wear or fade. I placed the Nekmit blotter right to the closest edge of the desk extension so that my hands and arms will always be on the blotter and will not start to mark up the cherry veneer of the desk. It looks beautiful and so far has met every expectation. So far very nice product that provides a significant enhancement.

Beautiful leather desk blotter that I purchased to cover and protect my induction cooktop. It's the perfect size and color and is a much better option than most of the products I saw when I was searching for a cooktop protector. Fabulous!

First the good...arrived packaged well, it's delivered flat so it isn't rolled up when you get it. It's a great size, with plenty of room for my 15" MacBook, plus a keyboard, mouse, etc. and more room to spare. Doesn't slip or slide on my desk at all. The "leather" surface is nice and soft, feels great. My mouse works well on it as well. It add just a bit of padding under my wrists/elbows while I'm working which is great. So appearance and functionality and both great.Now the only negative so far. I've been using this for 8 days (since 03/05/2020) and it's already starting to "warp" somehow along a few edges (see picture). I can only assume this is somehow being caused by my laptop, as that's the corner where it sits. I don't understand how or why, other than heat coming off my laptop is causing the desk pad to become malformed. This is pretty disappointing after 8 days. That's where my laptop sits and remains at all times, and I'm not about to relocate my laptop when not in use just to preserve the desk pad. This desk pad replaced my previous desk pad after 14 years, and I never had an issue like this. So, I can only imagine this is a "you get what you pay for" scenario.I'll continue using it for now as the rest of the desk pad is still fine, including the front portion which faces me. But I'll likely spend a bit more money on a better quality desk pad in the near future, one that won't warp or bend after a week.UPDATE 06/05/2020: Updating this review and adding a new picture, as the front of the pad has now started to warp and buckle as well. This really makes no sense, as the front of my laptop doesn't put off any heat at all. I've even taken to propping up the back of my laptop to prevent the back edge of the mat from warping worse, which seems to be working. But I can't prop the front edge of my laptop up as well. Beyond the warping, it's been a nice mat to use over the last several months. Have spilled a couple things and the mat cleans up well. The surface feels great. But I just had to knock another star off my rating because of the warping issue. Now that the front edge is warping as well, I'm going to be forced to start shopping for a new mat.UPDATE 03/06/2023: Despite my prior comments on this and stating that I'd likely buy a different desk mat, I never did. It's now almost exactly 3 years after my initial purchase, and I'm still using this mat. The warping/buckling on the front of the mat eventually flattened. I began using a laptop stand which elevated the back of my laptop off the mat, so the warping at the back subsided as well and has not been an issue. It continues to be easy to clean, still looks great, and is still meeting my needs. As such, after three years of use, I'm bumping my star rating up to 4. Leaving a star off simply because of the initial warping issues. One shouldn't have to wait months for the mat to flatten. But it has, so all is well!

Grips my desk surface well. Top is just the right density for writing on and still a bit soft to feel comfortable. Very happy with the purchase and would buy again.

Use this under my laptop to prevent scratch our new desk with a laminate surface. It’s exactly what we needed!

Excellent addition to a desk / aesthetically subdued.

Luckily, this item arrived heavily damaged, with the surface ripped open. That at least gave me a chance to see what inside / what it's actually made of: an incredibly thin, foil-like surface layer — maybe leather, maybe not — glued onto thick synthetic material underneath.I initially planned to ask for a replacement, but after reading other reviews, I’m not going to bother. Now the durability complaints make perfect sense. A plastic-foil-thin surface layer glued onto a synthetic backing is simply not going to hold up for long.It might look great when you first receive it, but the appearance is deceiving. Once you see how thin and flimsy the outer layer actually is, the quality is pretty disappointing. Definitely not worth the price for me.

Very high-quality leather pad for an antique writing desk. Very happy with purchase.

Fin mais résistant, touché agréable et bonne glisse de la souris. Le top du sous-main. Dommage qu'il n'existe qu'en variantes de dimensions limitées.

Love it! Top is smoother than I expected. Also has a premium feel to it that I like. Works well with my magic mouse too. No other comments so far.

Expensive but very good quality

Looks great and grips my Microsoft surface. I have a glass desk so it works wonders!