Unicode character(s) that look like iOS7 left-pointing navigation chevron

Question

What are the Unicode characters that most closely approximate the size (as large or larger than a capital letter) and shape of the iOS7+ backwards-pointing Navigation Bar chevron?

I'm looking for a hacky way to use unicode characters to simulate the "navigate back" chevron for a view that doesn't normally have "go back" navigation.

A regular < (less-than sign) is not good because it's not tall enough and not vertically centered. A ‹ (European left quote) is more vertically centered but it's also not tall enough. ᐸ (U+1438) is the best I've found so far because it's as tall as a capital letter, but its angle is 52° while the iOS arrow is 90°, so it looks different and takes up a lot of extra horizontal real estate.

Are there any other better options for full-height chevrons that have a less acute angle than ᐸ (U+1438) ?

It doesn't have to be perfect, just close enough to buy us time until our team can implement a custom view using real images.

Answer 1

Try these:

1. Left pointing angle bracket U+2329 〈 Home
2. Vertical Kana Repeat Mark U+3031 〱Home