Mathematical Sans-Serif Italic Capital R 𝘙
Visual Description: This symbol is a bold, mathematical sans-serif italic capital R. It appears slanted to the right with clean, even strokes and a compact, modern silhouette. The uppercase form keeps a distinct italic tilt that signals a variable or label in formulas and quick UI notes. It pairs well with other math symbols.
Meaning & Usage: It is a letter, not a digit. In math, uppercase italic letters denote quantities or labels such as variables, sets, or parameters. In software, this R often labels a function or a result in a formula. It can appear in calculators and comparison snippets.
Historical Background: Typography for math uses extended letterforms to separate variables from normal text. Mathematical alphanumeric symbols provide consistent style across equations. The sans-serif italic family aims for clarity on screens and in print. This capital R reflects that approach, offering a modern alternative to traditional serif styles.
Practical Use: Use this character in math editors, models, or calculator interfaces to mark a parameter or result. Its clear, slanted shape helps quick recognition during formulas, comparisons, or interactive controls. When laying out UI, keep the symbol consistent with other variables and ensure legibility in different fonts.
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Look‑alikes: R (U+52).
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Confusables
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+1D619 - General Category:
Lu - Age:
3.1 - Bidi Class:
L - Decomposition:
<font> 0052 - Block:
Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
F0 9D 98 99 - UTF-16:
D835 DE19 - UTF-32:
0001D619 - HTML dec:
𝘙 - HTML hex:
𝘙 - JS escape:
\u{1D619} - Python \N{}:
\N{MATHEMATICAL SANS-SERIF ITALIC CAPITAL R} - Python \U:
\U0001D619 - URL-encoded:
%F0%9D%98%99 - CSS escape:
\1D619
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+1D619 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity 혙 (hex) or 혙 (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.