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Is water behind the ink piston in the filling mechanism of a Montblanc 31 problematic?

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Since the filling mechanism of the 31 is made of plastic, water that has entered behind the converter is not critical and does no permanent damage. It suffices to let the water evaporate before the pen is used again. Generally, water should only reach places designed for it, but on the 31 the risk is low.

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