I think laminate is a great option. Here’s a link to a Houzz article about the benefits.

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/kitchen-counters-plastic-laminate-offers-options-aplenty-stsetivw-vs~5107912

@The Kitchen Place thanks this is really helpful! We would like to do something like quartz for its durability but had ruled it out because we couldn't find out if we could get the ultra thin look in the matte finish we were going for...

Consider a 10mm Dekton or equivalent

there's also a very thin granite / marble product laminated to carbon fiber- very cool - fairly expensive

https://blog.polycor.com/the-benefits-of-1cm-thin-stone-slabs-and-how-to-fabricate-and-install

Oh my gosh i was obsessed with thin counters for a long while. What I learned is that Corian might be the way to go, but you can use a reverse bevel in other materials to acheive a similar look

Corian is a good choice for matte black

I have Stratificato from Abet Laminati in a matte black it is very similar to Fenix I have had it for a year Ilove it grease spots seem to disappear in a few hours I just use a good natural cleaner spray the counter wipe and the use another cloth to go over it again . I have a 54x98 " island not much on it so a big expanse of the material I love the look so worth a bit of upkeep. I have used Abet Laminati for a few projects with excellent resuls and also a nice company to deal with This material is used in labs so very tough

Dark colors in Corian or any acrylic solid surface material will show white scratches very easily. I wouldn't recommend that.

Any rough cost estimate of the Abet Laminati and is everything brought in from Italy? Could I use these in my shower, do you think?

I had the same thought as you, just_janni, about using Abet Laminati in a shower. Checked into it and it is not recommended.

Not in a shower but they have a subsiduary in Italy than does amazing exterior panels that I bet would work The california Abet is I find the best for info. I got mine for 1100.00 shipped from Vancouver to my house in Creston BC Be aware it is very heavy so all hands on deck delivery day but the bonus is it can be worked with just wood working tools so you can facricate yourself We di the the whole install with 2 sinks back to back in one day new faucets too,If you want the plain black like mine that is usually in stock all the time and very fast delivery . BTW it is the same all the way through and has no right or wrong side .