How to write the letter 'K' in manuscript

The letter 'K' is important to learn because it helps you practice straight lines and diagonal strokes. Writing 'K' neatly in manuscript will improve your skills in creating angles and curves. As you practice this letter, your overall handwriting will become more clear and comfortable.

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 'K'

Writing the capital 'K' in manuscript involves a tall straight line with two diagonal lines. Follow these steps to form an uppercase 'K':

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a straight vertical line down to the bottom line.
  3. Lift your pencil and go back to the top, right of the first line.
  4. Draw a diagonal line left, from the top to the midline, touching the vertical line.
  5. Draw another diagonal line down to the bottom line, slanting out to the right.

Lowercase 'k'

Once you’ve learned how to write the uppercase 'K', let’s move on to the lowercase 'k'. This letter involves both straight and diagonal lines. Here’s how to write it:

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a straight vertical line down to the bottom line.
  3. Lift your pencil and go to the midline, to the right of the vertical line.
  4. Draw a diagonal left, touching the vertical line between the midline and bottom line.
  5. Draw another diagonal to reach the bottom line, slanting out to the right.

The letter 'K' in manuscript

Mastering the uppercase and lowercase 'K' helps you practice neat lines and diagonal strokes. Learning this letter will improve your handwriting skills, especially for letters with angles and straight lines, making your writing clearer and more precise.

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