Guide to Notation

Description
Notation is a key element in pen spinning, as it is a way of writing out linkages and combos for other people to understand it. It is important to know how to notate your tricks and links to communicate them properly. There are different forms of notation for different communities, but this page will be focusing on the system used in UPSB and other english-speaking boards.

Structure
In order to notate a linkage, the structure of notation must be understood.

The symbol > is to notate one trick linking into the next

The symbol ~ is to notate a hybridization of the tricks on either side of it

The symbol - is to notate the fingerslots changing

A typical trick would be notated as such: [palm orientation] [trick name] [fingerslots] > the next trick

For example, a palm up twisted sonic going from 23 to 12 would be notated as PU twisted sonic 23-12