equipment$8–25used in 3 side quests

Technical drawing pens (waterproof ink)

Fine-tipped pens with permanent, waterproof ink for architectural sketching, line drawing, and illustration work where you need crisp, consistent marks that won't smudge or fade over time.

What to look for

  1. 1Multiple nib sizes in one set (0.2mm to 0.8mm range covers most needs)
  2. 2Waterproof and archival-quality ink that won't fade or bleed through paper
  3. 3Quick-drying ink to prevent smearing when working fast
  4. 4Clear size labeling on each pen cap for easy identification

Skip

  • Single-size packs—you need variety to learn line weight hierarchy
  • Non-waterproof ink if you plan to add watercolor or washes later

Used for: architectural detail sketching · ink drawing practice with line weight variation · field sketches that need to survive weather and handling · illustrations that require precision over painterly effects

Side quests that use it

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