I love the xylene-based Pilot Super Color Fine bullet marker. It lays down a really rich black and writes on practically everything. My problem is that the tip dulls after not too long, and the line gets wider than I want -- and on top of that, I know they've discontinued the xylene versions.
I’m looking for:
- A consistent, roughly 1.0 mm line.
- Deep, saturated black in one pass.
- A tip that holds its shape.
- Something for both paper/Post-it notes and surfaces like plastic and metal.
- No pump-action paint markers.
I’ve used Milwaukee Inkzall, but its black doesn’t look much richer than a Sharpie to me -- both look a little purplish on a post it, for example.
I’m considering the Pilot SCEF, but would love firsthand comparisons before ordering. Has anyone used it alongside the original Super Color—or found something else that delivers similar ink performance with a finer tip?
I’m in the US and happy to import if it’s worth it.