How to write the letter 'L' in manuscript

The letter 'L' is elegant and simple, with its long straight lines. Learning to write 'L' in manuscript helps you practice clean, straight strokes. Practicing 'L' regularly will help develop your handwriting skills and make it easier to write other letters with curves and loops.

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 'L'

Writing the capital 'L' in manuscript is simple and involves two straight lines. Follow these steps to write an uppercase 'L':

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a straight vertical line down to the bottom line.
  3. When you reach the bottom line, make a short straight line to the right.

Lowercase 'l'

Now let’s move on to writing the lowercase 'l'. This letter is very simple, as it is just a straight line. Here’s how to write it:

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a straight vertical line down to the bottom line.
  3. That’s it! There’s no curve or extra detail for this letter.

The letter 'L' in manuscript

Learning to write the letter 'L' in uppercase and lowercase manuscript will help you practice creating long, straight lines and smooth curves, improving your handwriting skills. Mastering 'L' helps you write words neatly and clearly.

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