To my knowledge it's case by case, and there are multiple lines of both Cinnamons and Black Pastels so I imagine it is possible that one of them doesn't have this problem.
I've heard that breeding different lines will lessen the effect, but I don't know if this is fact or rumor. I've seen some individuals that didn't have as pronounced of a duckbill as others and those have been from different lines, so I think it'll have to be something that's line bred out. Personally I don't worry about the duck bills myself, I don't think it detracts from the looks all that much. What I worry about is that the supers also show a propensity for occaisional kinking.
I too believe the issue may be resolved by breeding unrelated animals.
I remember back when I was researching both Cinnys & Black Pastels, the trait was first noted in Cinnys. Then I saw the 1st Sliver Bullet & knew I had to get in on the Black Pastels. I liked the funky patterns on them & how dark they are.
I contacted Chris @ GCR about an outstanding male they had & after speaking with him, he confirmed the animal was from the same WC group as Ian G's line. After I got my boy, I got an unrelated female & this year they produced this girl:
You'll note she has white on the sides of her face but no "duck bill":
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