Black-letter Capital R Letter
ℜ is the black-letter capital R character used to add a decorative, gothic-style letter look.
U+211C
The symbol ℜ is a stylized, decorative capital letter R. It’s useful when you want a bold, old-style typographic feel for headings, logos, or labels. This page provides copy/paste options and developer-friendly escape codes.
Black-letter Capital R Letter Meaning
ℜ (BLACK-LETTER CAPITAL R, U+211C) is a decorative typographic character rather than a standard plain “R”. It’s commonly used to give text a blackletter or gothic-inspired appearance while keeping the character distinct from regular letters. Designers may use it to create vintage branding, themed titles, or visually striking typographic accents. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it can be easier to work with than trying to simulate the look using fonts or multiple symbols—especially in HTML and code where consistent rendering matters.
Common uses
- •Decorative lettering for posters, flyers, and event titles
- •Branding and logo wordmarks that need a blackletter-style R
- •Gothic or fantasy-themed UI labels and headings
- •Styling chapter/section markers (e.g., “ℜ-01”) in documents
- •Custom nameplates, tags, or badges in design tools
Examples
ℜ Black-Letter Capital R
- ℜRealm ℜ
- ℜℜ-01: Main Title
- ℜChapter ℜ
- ℜℜesign Studio
- ℜAct ℜ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+211C | |
| HTML Entity | ℜ | |
| HTML Code | ℜ | |
| CSS | \211C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8476 | |
| Decimal | 8476 |
How to type Black-letter Capital R Letter (ℜ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8476 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 211C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 211C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 211c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ℜ 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 R letter mean?
ℜ (BLACK-LETTER CAPITAL R, U+211C) is a decorative typographic character rather than a standard plain “R”. It’s commonly used to give text a blackletter or gothic-inspired appearance while keeping the character distinct from regular letters. Designers may use it to create vintage branding, themed titles, or visually striking typographic accents. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it can be easier to work with than trying to simulate the look using fonts or multiple symbols—especially in HTML and code where consistent rendering matters.
What Unicode character is ℜ?
ℜ is BLACK-LETTER CAPITAL R with the Unicode code point U+211C.
How do I paste ℜ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ℜ.
What CSS escape should I use for ℜ?
Use the CSS escape \\\\211C (written as \\211C).
How do I include ℜ in JavaScript strings?
Use the JavaScript Unicode escape: \\u{211C}.