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It has occurred to me recently that there are an awful lot of really good pen retailers in the Netherlands. I just got a pen from La Couronne du Comte and buying from them was just about the most pleasant experience ever. They've got an incredible selection. Then there is Appelboom (who I haven't dealt with) with a similarly broad selection. And of course Akkerman with their really interesting series of inks. And not forgetting Fontoplumo, who I have also had more than one great experience with. It also seems that prices are reasonable and NL Post seems to get packages to the U.S. quickly and even at a reasonable cost. So is the Netherlands the fountain pen paradise it seems from this distance?

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I have thought about the same thing, it appears to me that Netherlands has been blessed with amazing pen retailers. I have had dealings with both La Couronne du Comte and Appelboom and both were very pleasant. In particular I can't find enough good things to say about Dennis from La Couronne du Comte. Prices are usually better when buying from Netherlands as well.

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So, you can imagine how great it is to be just a tram or train ride away from all those nice, knowledgeable people- although most orders can also arrive within 24 hours by post. Life can be good ...

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This is great to hear, since I'm going there at the end of next week. I don't know if I'll get to Tillburg or Laren but know what to look for if I do...will definitely go to Akkerman in Amsterdam, don't think I'll get to den Haag. Thanks for the good post!

 

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