How to write the letter 'L' in cursive

The letter "L" is important for practicing the long, flowing strokes essential to cursive. The uppercase "L" helps you master large loops, while the lowercase "l" is good practice for creating tall, straight 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 'L'

Writing the capital letter “L” in cursive is a process of making long, flowing curves. By following the steps below, you can practice forming the letter easily and accurately. Here’s how to write a capital cursive “L”:

  1. Start just below the top line.
  2. Make a long curve up to the right, touching the top line.
  3. Loop to the left and bring the stroke down to the bottom line.
  4. At the bottom, curve to the left and form a small loop.
  5. Slide your pencil out to the right with a big right hook to finish the letter.

Lowercase 'l'

Now that you’ve mastered the uppercase “L”, it’s time to practice the lowercase “l”. This letter is simple and tall, featuring a straight line that blends smoothly with other cursive letters. Follow these steps to write the lowercase cursive “l”:

  1. Start at the bottom line.
  2. Draw a straight line up to the top line, forming the tall stem.
  3. Curve slightly to the left at the top, then slide down to the bottom line.
  4. Slide your pencil out to the right with a small tail to finish.

The letter 'L' in cursive

The letter "L" is great for practicing smooth, flowing lines, helping you develop better hand movement and control. Since "L" connects well with other letters, mastering it will lead to smoother transitions in your cursive.

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