How to write the letter 'J' in manuscript

The letter 'J' is enjoyable to write, with its tall line and curved tail. Learning to write 'J' in manuscript helps you practice straight lines and smooth curves, essential for neat handwriting. Practicing the letter 'J' will strengthen your skills in combining straight and curved strokes.

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 'J'

Writing the capital 'J' in manuscript involves a long vertical line with a smooth curve at the bottom. Follow these steps to form an uppercase 'J':

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a straight line down to the bottom line.
  3. As you reach the bottom line, curve the line to the left to slightly above the bottom line.
  4. Lift your pencil and go back to the top.
  5. Add a short horizontal line across the top.

Lowercase 'j'

Now that you’ve learned how to write the uppercase 'J', it’s time to move on to the lowercase 'j'. This letter has a curve and a dot. Here’s how to write it:

  1. Start at the midline.
  2. Draw a straight vertical line down to the lower line.
  3. Curve the tail to the left and slightly above the lower line.
  4. Lift your pencil and place a small dot just above the midline.

The letter 'J' in manuscript

Learning how to write the uppercase and lowercase letter 'J' helps you build important handwriting skills, such as creating smooth curves and long, straight lines. Practicing 'J' can improve the clarity of your writing and boost your confidence when forming other letters with curved tails.

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