writing hand: light skin tone
A hand making a fist while pointing with the index finger and thumb, also known as the 'writing hand' or 'OK hand' gesture, with an Fitzpatrick skin tone modifier of type 2 (light skin tone). This specific combination represents a hand holding a writing instrument or forming a specific gesture.
There are different emoji meanings for writing hand: light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often used for 'OK' or 'A-OK' (meaning all good, approved). Also used to represent writing, signing, or drawing.
- East Asian culture
- Can represent money in some contexts (e.g., in Japan), though less common than the 'OK' meaning. Still widely recognized for its 'OK' or writing connotations.
- Some Middle Eastern/South American cultures
- Can be considered offensive or an insult in some regions, though this is primarily for the general isolated 'OK' gesture, less so for the specific 'writing hand' interpretation often found in keyboards.
