Ink Type | Academic/Professional Note-Taking | Industry Standard: Oil-based (dries in 15s) Our Base: Water-based permanent (dries in 10s)▲ Our Advanced: UV-resistant water-based (dries in 8s)▲▲ | Base: Less toxic, safer for prolonged use. Advanced: Fade-resistant for long-term storage. | Base: Slightly slower drying vs oil-based. Advanced: Higher cost. |
Color Range | Color-Coding Systems | Industry Standard: 3 colors (ASTM D5097) Our Base: 5 colors (90% light reflectance)▲ Our Advanced: 8 colors (95% light reflectance)▲▲ | Base: 5 hues for basic categorization. Advanced: More shades for complex systems. | Base: Limited for advanced systems. Advanced: Requires learning curve. |
Ergonomics | Extended Writing Sessions | Industry Standard: Basic grip (ISO 9241) Our Base: Contoured grip (8h comfort tested)▲ Our Advanced: Adjustable grip (12h comfort tested)▲▲ | Base: Reduces hand fatigue. Advanced: Customizable fit for arthritis users. | Base: Slightly bulkier. Advanced: Heavier. |
Bleed-Through Resistance | Thin Paper Use (Notebooks/Journals) | Industry Standard: Moderate (60gsm paper)▲ Our Base: High (40gsm paper)▲▲ Our Advanced: Extra High (30gsm paper)▲▲▲ | Base: Safe for standard notebooks. Advanced: Works on delicate sketchbooks. | Base: Less vibrant on thick paper. Advanced: Requires premium paper for best results. |
Tip Precision | Detailed Highlighting (Textbooks/Charts) | Industry Standard: 3mm tip Our Base: 2.4mm tip▲ Our Advanced: 1.8mm tip + chisel edge▲▲ | Base: Neater lines for dense text. Advanced: Dual-use for lines/shapes. | Base: Less flexibility. Advanced: Stiffer nib for precision. |
Durability | High-Volume Use (Teachers/Lawyers) | Industry Standard: 1,000-page lifespan Our Base: 1,500 pages▲ Our Advanced: 2,000 pages▲▲ | Base: 50% longer life than standard. Advanced: 100% longer life. | Base: Higher cost per unit. Advanced: Requires storage in upright position. |