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A black fountain pen, often used to represent writing or signing documents.

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Unicode
U+2712
Version
Emoji 0.6
Category
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Platform Meanings

Apple
A sleek black fountain pen with a gold nib, commonly associated with formal writing or signatures.
Google
A classic black pen with a metallic tip, symbolizing writing, editing, or official documentation.
Twitter
A stylized black fountain pen, typically used to indicate writing, creativity, or signing important papers.
Unicode Official
Represents a fountain pen, traditionally used for writing or signing. Often conveys formality, authorship, or literary activity.

Introduction

The ✒️ emoji depicts a fountain pen, a writing instrument historically associated with elegance, formality, and precision. It is commonly used to signify writing in general—whether it’s drafting a letter, signing a contract, composing poetry, or journaling. On digital platforms, this emoji often appears in contexts related to literature, editing, legal documents, or creative expression. While its visual design varies slightly across platforms (Apple renders it as a refined black pen with a gold nib, Google as a simpler black pen, and Twitter with a more stylized look), the core meaning remains consistent: an emphasis on the act or art of writing. The ✒️ emoji may also be used metaphorically to suggest finality or authority, such as 'putting pen to paper' to make a decision official. It pairs well with other stationery or document-related emojis like 📝, 📄, or 📚, and is favored in professional, academic, or artistic conversations.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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