How to write the letter 'V' in cursive

The letter "V" is helpful to learn because its flowing shape can improve your control and precision in cursive. Mastering "V" also helps you smoothly connect different letters, making your handwriting clearer and more graceful.

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 'V'

Writing the capital letter “V” in cursive is a straightforward process involving elegant, sloping lines. By following the steps below, you can practice forming the letter easily and accurately. Here’s how to write a capital cursive “V”:

  1. Start just below the top line.
  2. Make a small curve up to touch the top line.
  3. Go down and curve up to the right, touching the bottom line.
  4. Draw a straight line back up, almost to the top line.
  5. Slide your pencil out to the right with a small tail to complete the letter.

Lowercase 'v'

Once you’ve mastered the uppercase “V”, it’s time to move on to the lowercase “v”. This letter is sharp and elegant, flowing easily into other cursive letters. Follow these steps to write the lowercase cursive “v”:

  1. Start at the bottom line.
  2. Draw a line up to the midline, curving at the top.
  3. Bring the line down to the bottom line.
  4. Curve up to the right, returning to the midline.
  5. Slide your pencil out to the right with a small tail to finish.

The letter 'V' in cursive

The letter "V" helps you develop smooth transitions and better control in cursive. Once you're comfortable with "V," you'll find it easier to keep your writing consistent and fluid, even with more complex words.

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