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]
