How to Make a BICtory Pen Mod for Pen Spinning

Last Updated: June 22, 2023 Fact Checked

Pen spinning, according to Wikipedia, is a form of "object manipulation" where one uses a pen, pencil, or other writing utensil and twirls it in various different ways. However, using regular pens and pencils aren't the best options for pen spinning. Most pen-spinners like to make pen mods, which are exactly what they sound like they are- modified pens that are tweaked and customized to make pen spinning easier for them. This article will teach you how to make a BICtory Pen Mod, which is a simple modification that requires equipment that can be bought virtually anywhere. The word "BICtory" is a portmanteau on "BIC" (a company which makes pens), and the word "victory." You will definitely feel victorious once you create this pen mod! There are two versions: BICtory Basic and BICtory Advanced, which uses more pens.

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Making the BICtory Basic

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These pens can be bought virtually anywhere, from office stores like Staples to shopping websites like Amazon. You also need a chopstick or a handy tool for removing the tip off of the pen, and a pair of scissors to cut the ink tubes. We will discuss that later in this article. ^{[1]
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It should come off along with the ink tube. ^{[3]
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You can also use your teeth to bite off the plug. ( NOTE: You only need to do this with one pen.)
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This is important so the ink tubes can fit easier. ^{[4]
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They go in on each side. ( NOTE: The tips may not exactly fit onto the pen. You might need to tape one of them in order for the tip to stay on.) ^{[5]
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You will need two BIC Ultra Round Stic pens for this mod, which is longer. Step four is optional as the end result's longer.
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You may need to apply a bit of force.
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Will using normal flat-ended round stic pens work?

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Yep! Instead of using chopsticks, you can use wire-cutters and pinch with medium force just slightly behind the back cap.

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You can use PaperMate Eagle pens and this guide to make a pen mod. It won't really be a " BIC tory," but it will still work.

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If you want to make your BICtory look more visually appealing, you could add grips and pen tips on top of the caps. A recommendation would be taking the grip and the pen tip off of two Zebra Z-Grip retractable pens. These pens should be available in most office stores (Staples, Office Depot, etc.), if not, you can get them online.

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You might need to tape one of the pen tips onto the mod, in case it doesn't fit.

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If you choose to use your teeth to remove the "plug," make sure you don't swallow the plug.

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Things You'll Need

2 BIC round stic pens (or PaperMate Eagle pens)
A chopstick or your teeth (whichever one you prefer)
(Optional) Two Zebra Z-Grip retractable pens (you only need the grips and the pen tip)
Scissors
(Optional) Scotch Tape
BICtory Advanced only: 2 BIC Ultra Round Stic pens (for the tips)

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