How to write the letter 'C' in manuscript

The letter 'C' in manuscript is important because it shows up often and helps you practice smooth curves. Learning this letter builds foundational handwriting skills and improves your ability to write clearly and naturally.

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

Capital 'C'

Writing the capital 'C' in manuscript involves making a smooth, curved shape. Follow these steps to write an uppercase 'C':

  1. Start from the top line.
  2. Curve the line downward to the left and around to the right, forming a large open curve that stops on the bottom line.

Lowercase 'c'

Now that you've learned how to write the uppercase 'C', let’s move on to the lowercase 'c'. This is a smaller version but follows a similar shape. Here’s how to write it:

  1. Start at the midline.
  2. Curve down and to the left, forming a small open curve.
  3. Continue the curve around to the right and stop just above the bottom line.

The letter 'C' in manuscript

Learning to write uppercase and lowercase 'C' helps you practice smooth, rounded shapes. Mastering these curves will make it easier to write other manuscript letters clearly and naturally.

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