linked paperclips
Unicode: 1F587 FE0F
Description
A dark, stylized fountain pen with a metal nib, often depicted with a cap. The FE0F is a variation selector, typically making it an emoji presentation.
Group:
Objects > office
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, but can convey formality, creativity, education, or a sense of writing or signing.
Backstory
The fountain pen emoji was approved as part of Unicode 7.0 in 2014 under the name 'Fountain Pen'. Its design is a textual representation of a writing instrument that pre-dates ballpoint pens, evoking a sense of classicism and craftsmanship in writing.
Usage Examples
- Signing a contract: 'Just signed the deal! 🖋️'
- Writing a letter: 'Sitting down to write some thank you notes. 🖋️'
- Indicating authorship: 'Working on my new book. 🖋️'
- Formality in communication: 'Please fill out this form and sign with a pen. 🖋️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with traditional writing, signatures, official documents, or a more curated, personal form of communication.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations, often used in contexts of elegant writing, calligraphy, or signing important papers.