How to write the letter 'E' in manuscript

The letter 'E' is one of the most common letters in many languages. Learning to write 'E' clearly in manuscript can help you get better at straight strokes. Mastering this letter will make writing many everyday words easier.

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 'E'

Writing the capital letter 'E' in manuscript involves a combination of straight lines. Follow these steps to write an uppercase 'E':

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a straight vertical line down to the bottom line.
  3. Make a horizontal line to the right without lifting your pen.
  4. Lift your pencil and go back to the top.
  5. Draw a short horizontal line across to the right, the same length as the bottom one.
  6. Lift your pencil and from the midline draw another horizontal line out to the right.

Lowercase 'e'

Once you’ve learned the uppercase 'E', it’s time to practice the lowercase 'e'. This letter is small and round, so focus on smoothness:

  1. Start between the midline and the bottom line.
  2. Begin by making a small horizontal line to the right.
  3. Curve up and around to the left, forming a small loop that touches the midline and curves down to the bottom line.

The letter 'E' in manuscript

Mastering the uppercase and lowercase letter 'E' helps you practice straight and curved lines, improving your control and neatness. Because 'E' is such a common letter, writing it well boosts your overall handwriting, making words clearer and easier to write.

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