U+272F "✯" Pinwheel Star Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+272F "✯" Pinwheel Star is a decorative typographic symbol that depicts a stylized star with four broad, curved arms arranged in a rotating, pinwheel-like design, often used in graphic design, astrology, or as an ornamental motif in texts and digital media. Its bold, symmetrical shape gives it a sense of motion and whimsy, making it a popular choice for emphasizing headings, creating borders, or adding visual interest to creative projects. While not as common as basic star symbols, the Pinwheel Star retains a distinctive aesthetic that sets it apart from simpler star characters like the asterisk or five-pointed star.
General Properties
Code Point
U+272F
Name
Pinwheel Star
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
✯
HTML Hex Encoding
✯
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x9C 0xAF
UTF-16 Encoding
0x272F
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000272F
C/C++/Java Escape
\u272f
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common