Filling The Modern Onoto Magna.

[WhiteStarPens]

Has anyone tried to fill their modern Onto Magna classic using an eyedropper, or does the metal stud at the bottom of the barrel prevent this?

Not having one (yet) I haven't been able to test this, but I gather all metal pens and ones with the additional weight are out.

 

Thank you in advance for any input!

[dapprman]

I think the disk at the bottom is silver, not sure how well that would react with long term contact to ink. If I remember tonight I'll dig mine out (was using it yesterday but put it away) and try filling the barrel with water to see if there are any leaks.

Edited January 25, 2019 by dapprman

[WhiteStarPens]

Thanks dapprman for investigating this.

Do you think that the silver disk is exposed on the inside of the barrel?

I was hoping it would have been inlaid and that the barrel was all acrylic.

 

I'm looking forward to the results!

[dapprman]

I had a look - there appears to be a peg inside, I assume part of the disk. I filled the barrel with water and there were no leaks, so I assume the disk is properly sealed via the peg, but as to how that part will react with ink I'm not sure.