Black and gray marker drawing of an uncapped fountain pen with a metal nib and separate cap on textured paper.

Drawing referenceAbout reference use

A fountain pen and cap

A study of an uncapped fountain pen with a metal nib and separate cap on textured paper. Lay out the pen axis and the shorter parallel cap.

Everyday objects Medium Marker35 min, at your pace

A way into the drawing

Establish the main forms
Lay out the pen axis and the shorter parallel cap.
Build the structure
Build the nib, grip, barrel and cap clip as connected forms.
Develop selected details
Add the nib slit and breather hole, then place restrained reflection bands.

A small thing to tryKeep the nib centered on the grip rather than floating beside it.