Absolute best bluing pen?

[Boriqua]

I have never used one of the pens and know its a compromise but I put the tiniest of shinny spots on a gun while installing a new front sight and .. well it bugs me.

There are a few different pen alternatives and the finish looks more parkarized than true bluing .. any suggestions short of "just get over it"

 

[Rock Hardson]

I just use a black Sharpie. It works well enough for me. YMMV

 

[Isnake]

I just use a black Sharpie. It works well enough for me. YMMV

What he said

 

[h8pvmnt]

Get some of the brownells oxpho blue. Works wonders. I prefer the creme.

 

[pneuby]

I've got Birchwood Casey, Oxpho (both types), and probably another I can't recall.
Just dip the tip of Q-tip into your soup-du-jour, and apply as needed.

 

[Hammer 35]

The Sharpie as mentioned works surprisingly well.

 

[AZ_Five56]

I thought I was alone in my shame using a sharpie for touch up.

The trick that I've found is to apply it by stippling it onto the area you're touching up. Let it sit for a few seconds, and then wipe it with a paper towel to blend it in. Sometimes I have to make a few passes.