Pen spinning?

[carlos.q]

OK so this is new to me. I was searching for some additional FP forums to add to my previous thread "Fountain Pen Forums around the world" when I came upon the concept of "pen spinning". It seems there is a whole international community of people whose hobby is spinning pens: http://forum.upsb.info/

Take a look at this not too bright "pen spinner":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmv9eRxOQoQ&feature=player_embedded#t=44

What do you think of this?

[KrazyIvan]

Bogon had started a pen spinning thread over at another forum we used to frequent. It grew out of control then evolved into a pen/stationery/notebook thread. Good times. :)

[cwent2]

OK so this is new to me. I was searching for some additional FP forums to add to my previous thread "Fountain Pen Forums around the world" when I came upon the concept of "pen spinning". It seems there is a whole international community of people whose hobby is spinning pens: http://forum.upsb.info/

Take a look at this not too bright "pen spinner":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmv9eRxOQoQ&feature=player_embedded#t=44

What do you think of this?

Thanks, I needed a good laugh today

[Bogon07]

Bogon had started a pen spinning thread over at another forum we used to frequent. It grew out of control then evolved into a pen/stationery/notebook thread. Good times. :)
Yes it quickly escalated from mechanical pencils and ballpoints & rollerballs to fountain pens.

Carlos.Q that is a fascinating forum thanks for the link.

I once suggested a pen-spinning competition between FPG-TV and the PenAddict Podcast with their fountain pens ... only Brad seemed mildly interested.
Maybe Anderson Pens Podcast vs Goulet Pens would have been a more even match up. Oh well.

[KrazyIvan]

I just now had a chance to watch the video. My stomach hurts I laughed so hard.

[cwent2]

I just now had a chance to watch the video. My stomach hurts I laughed so hard.

I am glad i was not the only one

Cw

[ardgedee]

If I recall correctly, Jet Pens was founded by college student whose friends were frustrated by the difficulty of getting good spinning-quality pens in the U.S.

[Tony Rex]

The FP spinning contest must be held on concrete or ceramic tiles, and classed by the pens RRP, extra points for LEs :)

Carlos, thx for the tube clip. Good fun.

[Bogon07]

I just now had a chance to watch the video. My stomach hurts I laughed so hard.
Especially when you just knew he would not unplug that lamp first.

[KrazyIvan]

The FP spinning contest must be held on concrete or ceramic tiles, and classed by the pens RRP, extra points for LEs :)

Carlos, thx for the tube clip. Good fun.
And pens will be filled with Baystate Blue.

[Penne Stilografiche]

Imagine trying to do that with an uncapped eyedropper...

[fountainpenkid]

That is really funny! Thanks for sharing! I didn't know there was such a community of pen-spinners. Some FP user should make a parody using a leaky pen, baystate blue, a cheap white dress shirt, and a tile floor. LOL

[fncll]

I have a colleague who is a pen spinner, but a completely annoying one because a) he only knows 1 spin/trick/whatever, b) he does it incessantly in meetings and c) he's not all that great at the trick in the first place.