How to write the letter 'B' in cursive

The letter "B" is great for practice because it uses straight lines, curves, and loops—important parts of many other letters you'll write in cursive. Getting comfortable with uppercase "B" makes it easier to form other shapes naturally and helps your handwriting become smoother and more fluid.

Note: here we showcase the most common way to write in cursive, but you can explore other cursive fonts to see how they differ.

Capital 'B'

Writing the capital letter “B” in cursive requires fluid, continuous strokes. With practice, you’ll be able to create elegant, connected letters that enhance your writing style. Follow these steps to write a capital cursive “B”:

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a straight line down to the bottom line, then go back up to the top.
  3. From the top line, curve out to the right and bring the stroke down to form a large loop that touches the midline.
  4. Continue the line downwards, forming a second loop that touches the bottom line.
  5. Finish with a small tail that slides out to the right.

Lowercase 'b'

After mastering the uppercase "B", it's time to work on the lowercase "b." This letter features a tall stem and graceful loop, maintaining the flow of cursive writing. Follow these steps to write the lowercase cursive “b”:

  1. Start at the bottom line.
  2. Draw a curved line upwards to the top line, creating the tall stem.
  3. At the top line, curve down to the left and touch the bottom line, forming the base of the letter.
  4. Loop back up to the midline to create a smooth, rounded shape.
  5. Finish by sliding your pencil to the right with a small tail just below the bottom line.

The letter 'B' in cursive

By practicing the letter "B," you'll feel more confident moving between straight and curved lines, making it easier to handle other complex letters. The smooth loops in "B" also help you build a better rhythm in cursive, especially when connecting letters together.

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