Skate Jawn

Skate Jawn is a skateboarding magazine founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 2010 by Marcus Waldron.^[1] Skate Jawn produces a bimonthly magazine as well as a yearly photo issue.^[2] Skate Jawn releases video content and premieres skate videos via its website.^[3]

Skate Jawn

Founded in	Philadelphia, PA
Categories	Skateboarding
Frequency	bimonthly
Circulation	5,000
First issue	2010
Based in	Brooklyn, NY
Language	English
Website	skatejawn.com

Magazine history

Originating as a black and white, east coast-focused skate zine originally described as a "jawn about skateboards made by some dudes."^[4] As of 2021, Skate Jawn prints 5,000 copies per issue in full color.^{[1][5][6][7][2]} The magazine gets its name from the Philadelphia term "jawn", meaning thing or person.^[8] The original name of the magazine was Skate Jawn Mag Jawn, shortened after the second issue to Skate Jawn.^[8]

Collaborations

In 2019, DC Shoes and Skate Jawn collaborated on a Skate Jawn themed Lynx model skate shoe.^[9] In 2021, Skate Jawn and OJ Wheels collaborated on a tour, merchandise, and a video featuring Brian O'Dywer.^[10]