Black-letter Capital C Letter
ℭ is the black-letter capital C used for decorative, medieval-style typography.
U+212D
ℭ is a stylized letterform based on the capital C. It’s commonly used when you want a more dramatic, black-letter look in text and design. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point U+212D.
Black-letter Capital C Letter Meaning
ℭ (Unicode U+212D) is the black-letter capital C, a decorative form of the letter C. It doesn’t have a single fixed “symbol meaning” like some icons; instead, it’s primarily chosen for its visual style. Designers often use it to evoke older manuscripts, ornate branding, or gothic-inspired headings. Writers and social media users may swap the regular “C” for ℭ to add personality to usernames, titles, or event names. In technical contexts, it’s simply a Unicode character that should be treated as a letter in text.
Common uses
- •Decorative headings and title cards with a black-letter or gothic look
- •Branding elements or logo text where you want a stylized capital C
- •Invitations, posters, and event graphics that aim for an antique aesthetic
- •Social media handles or usernames to create a distinct typographic style
- •Custom text in design mockups, templates, and posters
Examples
ℭ Black-letter Capital C (U+212D)
- ℭWelcome to ℭonstellations Night
- ℭSeason ℭalendar: Spring Edition
- ℭℭollection of Vintage Fonts
- ℭMeet ℭarol at 7 PM
- ℭℭhapter I: The Doorway
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+212D | |
| HTML Entity | ℭ | |
| HTML Code | ℭ | |
| CSS | \212D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8493 | |
| Decimal | 8493 |
How to type Black-letter Capital C Letter (ℭ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8493 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 212D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 212D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 212d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ℭ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Black-letter Capital C letter mean?
ℭ (Unicode U+212D) is the black-letter capital C, a decorative form of the letter C. It doesn’t have a single fixed “symbol meaning” like some icons; instead, it’s primarily chosen for its visual style. Designers often use it to evoke older manuscripts, ornate branding, or gothic-inspired headings. Writers and social media users may swap the regular “C” for ℭ to add personality to usernames, titles, or event names. In technical contexts, it’s simply a Unicode character that should be treated as a letter in text.
Is ℭ the same as the regular letter C?
It’s different: ℭ is a black-letter styled capital C (Unicode U+212D). It looks distinct, even though it corresponds to the letter C.
How can I copy ℭ into my work?
Copy the character directly from this page. It can be pasted into documents, design tools, and many text editors that support Unicode.
What is the Unicode code point for ℭ?
ℭ is U+212D (BLACK-LETTER CAPITAL C).
How do I enter ℭ using HTML or code?
You can use the HTML entity ℭ or CSS/Unicode escapes such as \\212D. In JavaScript, you can use \\u{212D}.