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🖊️ Pen Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Ballpoint pen — the workhorse writing tool invented by László Bíró in 1938. It's the pen you find in every junk drawer, hotel room, and bank counter. People use this emoji for everyday writing references, note-taking, and that satisfying click of a retractable pen cap.
When to Use
Use for writing, taking notes, office work, or signing.
Example Usage
- “Jotting notes 🖊️”
- “Sign here 🖊️”
- “Office supplies 🖊️”
Popular Combinations
🖊️📝
Taking notes
🖊️✅
Signing off
🖊️📋
Filling forms
How Pen looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🖊️ mean in a text message?▼
Ballpoint pen — the workhorse writing tool invented by László Bíró in 1938. It's the pen you find in every junk drawer, hotel room, and bank counter. People use this emoji for everyday writing references, note-taking, and that satisfying click of a retractable pen cap. Use for writing, taking notes, office work, or signing. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 🖊️ represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Pen emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 🖊️ supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 🖊️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:lower_left_ballpoint_pen:` to insert the Pen emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f58a-fe0f
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:lower_left_ballpoint_pen:Keywords
lowerleftballpointstationerywritingwrite
When to Use 🖊️ Pen
Use for writing, taking notes, office work, or signing.
- •Send 🖊️ when you want to express or reference "pen" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🖊️ in conversations about lower or left to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🖊️ Pen on social media posts, stories, or comments related to pen
- •Combine 🖊️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about lower, left, ballpoint
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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