How to write the letter 'J' in cursive

The uppercase letter "J" in cursive has elegant loops and descenders, making it slightly challenging but satisfying once mastered. It connects smoothly with many letters.

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 'J'

The capital letter “J” in cursive features a combination of upward and downward strokes, creating an elegant loop. Follow these steps to write the capital cursive “J”:

Start just below the bottom line.
Curve up to the left, reaching the top line.
Curve down to the right, extending the stroke below the bottom line to the lower line.
Loop back up to the right and through the line, completing the letter with a smooth, fluid motion.

Lowercase 'j'

After mastering the uppercase “J”, it’s time to work on the lowercase “j”. This letter is similar in flow, with a long descender and a dot placed just above the midline. Follow these steps to write the lowercase cursive “j”:

Start just above the bottom line.
Curve up to the right, touching the midline.
Draw a straight line down, continuing below the bottom line to the lower line.
Curve up and to the right, stopping just above the bottom line.
Finally, place a small dot just above the midline to finish the letter.

The letter 'J' in cursive

The letter "J" helps you practice long descenders and smooth upward strokes, which are important for rhythm and flow in cursive. Once you're comfortable with "J," transitioning between it and other letters with descenders will feel more natural.

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