How to write the letter 'H' in manuscript

The letter 'H' is important to learn because it helps you practice tall, straight lines and smooth connecting curves. Practicing 'H' in manuscript regularly will improve your handwriting skills and help you form other letters clearly and neatly.

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 'H'

Writing the capital 'H' in manuscript is a combination of straight lines with a connecting middle stroke. Follow these steps to write an uppercase 'H':

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a straight vertical line down to the bottom line.
  3. Lift your pencil and move to the right, starting at the top line again.
  4. Draw another straight vertical line down to the bottom line, parallel to the first.
  5. Connect the two lines by drawing a horizontal line along the midline.

Lowercase 'h'

Once you’ve mastered the uppercase 'H', let’s practice the lowercase 'h'. This letter has a tall, straight line and a curved bump. Here’s how to write it:

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a straight vertical line down to the bottom line.
  3. Go back up halfway.
  4. Make a curve to the right, forming a small hump that touches the midline and comes back down to the bottom line.

The letter 'H' in manuscript

Learning how to write the uppercase and lowercase 'H' will help you improve your straight lines and smooth curves. Practicing this letter regularly will make your handwriting neater and build confidence for other manuscript letters.

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