How does this compare to the pilot hi-tec-c maica .4mm?

The ink cartridge is identical. The Maica is slightly but noticeably larger overall - length and diameter. The Hi-Tec-C has a clip on the cap, unlike the Maica.

Is this pen retractable?

No, it is not retractable. Still, the Pilot Hi-Tec-C is one of my favorite pens. If you prefer retractable pens, you might want to check out Pilot's Juice Up -- it's great, too. Love them both, use them daily.

These always smudge and smear when i erase the pencil lines in my drawing, even if i wait an hour for the pen to dry. what am i doing wrong?

I have the same problem...and stopped using them. They did not work out for my purposes. They did smudge as you described.

Does anyone know if the ink is waterproof?

I had the same problem...with the ink smudges, etc. I stopped using them. They did not work for my purposes.

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Hi-Tec-C 04 Gel Ink Pen, Ultra Fine Point 0.4mm, Black Ink, LH-20C4, Value Set of 5

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Age Range (Description)
Kid Teen Adult
Brand
PILOT
Color
Black
Ink Color
Black
Writing Instrument Form
Gel Pen

🏆2012 Good Design Award winner

🖤Smooth black hybrid gel ink

🖊️0.4mm ultra-fine precision

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Description

🖊️ Write Sharp, Write Smart – Elevate Every Stroke!

VALUE PACK OF 5 - Stay stocked and ready—five pens in one set ensure you never run out during your busiest days.
AMBIDEXTROUS COMFORT - Designed for all users with a balanced, round body and basic grip for comfortable, fatigue-free writing.
AWARD WINNING DESIGN - Crafted for excellence, this pen boasts the prestigious 2012 Good Design Award, blending style with function.
SMOOTH HYBRID GEL INK - Enjoy effortless, smudge-resistant writing with advanced hybrid gel ink technology.
ULTRA FINE PRECISION WRITING - Experience flawless detail with a 0.4mm tip that delivers crisp, clean lines every time.

The Pilot Hi-Tec-C 04 Gel Ink Pen features an ultra-fine 0.4mm tip for precise writing, smooth black hybrid gel ink for a clean, smudge-resistant finish, and an award-winning design recognized in 2012. This value set of five pens offers ambidextrous comfort and reliable performance, perfect for professionals who demand both style and substance in their everyday writing tools.

Specifications

ASIN	B06Y3T81ZZ
Additional Features	Gel ink
Age Range Description	Kid, Teen, Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#13,381 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #361 in Gel Ink Pens
Body Shape	Round
Brand Name	PILOT
Closure Type	Snap
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,193)
Drill Point	micro fine point,ultra fine point
Grip Type	Basic
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Included Components	[5 x Pilot Hi-Tec-C 04 Gel Ink Pens]
Ink Base	Hybrid
Ink Color	Black
Item Diameter	0.4 millimeters
Item Dimensions	5.35 x 2.36 x 0.63 inches
Item Weight	0.05 kg
Line Size	0.3 millimeters
Manufacturer	Pilot
Material Type	Metal, Plastic
Model Name	LH-20C4-B
Model Number	LH-20C4
Recommended Uses For Product	Writing
Style	Refillable
UPC	191308002312
Unit Count	5 Count
Writing Instrument Form	Gel Pen
Writing Technique	gel ink

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