crayon
Unicode: 1F58D
Description
A classic fountain pen, shown diagonally, with a nib pointing downwards and ink visible. It's often depicted in black or dark blue.
Group:
Objects > writing
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Represents classic writing, formality, signing documents, education, and sometimes a sense of elegance or tradition.
Backstory
The fountain pen emoji was introduced with Unicode 7.0 in 2014. It symbolizes the act of writing in a more traditional and considered manner, contrasting with the more common ballpoint pen emoji (1F58A). It reflects the enduring presence of classic writing tools in a digital age.
Usage Examples
- Signing a contract: 'Just signed the deal! 🖋️'
- Writing a letter: 'Composing a heartfelt message. 🖋️'
- Learning and education: 'Back to school, time to study 🖋️'
- Formal communication: 'Drafting an important memo 🖋️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Associated with legal documents, academic writing, luxury writing instruments, and historical texts.
East Asian culture:
Can represent calligraphy, artistry in writing, and a more deliberate, thoughtful form of communication compared to modern pens.