Amsterdam Akkerman Shop

[MrClegg]

Having had a visit to the Akkerman shop in Amsterdam I thought I'd commit to print confirmation that they DO NOT sell Akkerman ink.

 

On the plus side they do have a very good selection of pens from different marques, quite a few of which were very tempting, the yellow Duofold had me drooling! They also have a good selection of inks, the PR range is quite extensive, but they also have Waterman, Cross, MB and Visconti, I bought PR Copper Burst and Spearmint as a reminder of the visit more than anything else at 10 Euros for the 50ml and 12 Euros for the 60ml they're not cheaper than TWD.

 

If you're in Amsterdam and don't have time to go up to the Hague it's worth a visit but next time I go to Holland I'll plan enough time to get up to the Hague and peruse the more northern Akkerman shop.

 

Craig

[Doug C]

Did they tell you why they don't sell their own ink?

 

I purchased three bottles from Paul at Akkermans, and he was great to deal with. Our local pen club ended up placing a bulk order.

[saintsimon]

Did they tell you why they don't sell their own ink? ...

They're a separate company in Amsterdam for some time. They only share the name.

Edited September 5, 2011 by saintsimon

[Uncle Red]

Mr Clegg, you're going to love that Copper Burst.

[wimg]

Yes, Akkerman in Amsterdam has been a separate shop since the 1940s if I am not mistaken.

 

BTW, The Hague is to the south west of Amsterdam, not to the north .

 

Warm regards, Wim