Condensation: notice any? do anything about it?

[Avi R.]

I've got a new Monteverde Artista Crystal in purple -- not usually a fan of demonstrators but this has a certain heft to it and the purple is a good purple --
and the translucent cap is getting lined inside with condensation when I come inside from outdoors.

It's a little creepy to think that this is happening all the time but I only see it because this pen is see-through.

Have you noticed condensation? Do you do anything about it?

[cwent2]

Q-tip, swab it out, recap and press on.

[Newjelan]

Never noticed any condensation. Perhaps it's linked to your climate?

[kaisnowbird]

Yep, I see condensation in my Artista clear often enough. If it's ink splatter, I'd clean it with a Q-tip, but if its just water condensation, I won't worry. They tend to evaporate after I uncap to write.

[Avi R.]

Yep, I see condensation in my Artista clear often enough. If it's ink splatter, I'd clean it with a Q-tip, but if its just water condensation, I won't worry. They tend to evaporate after I uncap to write.

The Artista is growing on me -- I like the way it makes me pay attention to my cursive, and the nib is a nice combination of stiff yet a little bit wet.

[6of1]

I've got some in the ink chamber behind the piston of a Pelikan 2xx I use a lot, but I've learnt to just keep my mind off it.

Be seeing you.

[kaisnowbird]

I've got some in the ink chamber behind the piston of a Pelikan 2xx I use a lot, but I've learnt to just keep my mind off it.

Be seeing you.

Ink behind the piston ... that's something I cannot ignore. My OCD would totally kick in.

[KrazyIvan]

I've got some in the ink chamber behind the piston of a Pelikan 2xx I use a lot, but I've learnt to just keep my mind off it.

Be seeing you.

Ink behind the piston ... that's something I cannot ignore. My OCD would totally kick in.

Have to agree on that one. It means something is up with the piston seal and needs attention.