My frixion pens have all lasted for ages so far. I understand what you are saying about permanent ghost lines in cold weather (it doesn’t get cold here) but they flow so easily! I don’t mark the front of the quilt but only on cut lines or as marker lines on seams.
I tried a sew easy white marking pen and it lasted 1 minute. DH tried everything to recussitate it. Such a waste of money. I guess it was a lemon but other reviewers say the same happened to them. At that price I won’t risk it again.