How to write the letter 'G' in cursive

The letter "G" is important to learn because it introduces a looping descender, common in many cursive letters that go below the baseline. Mastering "G" will help you handle circular and flowing strokes in cursive more easily.

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 'G'

Writing the capital letter “G” in cursive involves a combination of loops and curves, creating a flowing and elegant shape. Follow these steps to write a capital cursive “G”:

  1. Start at the bottom line.
  2. Curve up to the right, going upwards to reach the top line.
  3. Loop left when you reach the top, curving back down to above the midline, and make a slight upward curve.
  4. From just below the top line, curve down to the left, to the bottom line, then up to just below the midline.
  5. Finish by sliding your pencil out to the right with a small tail.

Lowercase 'g'

Now, let’s work on the lowercase cursive “g”. This letter features a looped descender, giving it a graceful and distinctive appearance. Follow these steps to write the lowercase cursive “g”:

  1. Start at the midline.
  2. Curve down to the left and around, forming a small, rounded circle that touches the bottom line.
  3. Continue the stroke down below the bottom line, reaching the lower line and curving left.
  4. Loop back up to the right, stopping just below the bottom line.

The letter 'G' in cursive

The letter "G" features smooth curves and a flowing loop below the baseline, helping you master graceful hand movements. Practicing "G" improves your control over letters that extend downward, giving your cursive a more fluid and natural feel.

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