How to write the letter 'M' in manuscript

The letter 'M' is enjoyable to write because of its combination of straight and curved lines. Practicing 'M' in manuscript helps you get better at smoothly transitioning between lines.

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 'M'

Writing the capital 'M' in manuscript involves a combination of straight lines and slanted strokes. Follow these steps to form an uppercase 'M':

  1. Start at the bottom line.
  2. Draw a straight vertical line up to the top line.
  3. Draw a slanted line downward to the right, stopping at the bottom line.
  4. Make a slanted line upward to the right, touching the top line.
  5. Finish by drawing another straight vertical line from the top line down to the bottom line, parallel to the first line.

Lowercase 'm'

Now let’s move on to the lowercase 'm'. This letter has smooth, rounded humps. Here’s how to write it:

  1. Start at the midline.
  2. Draw a straight vertical line down to the bottom line.
  3. Go back up.
  4. Make a rounded hump that touches the midline and comes back down to the bottom line.
  5. Draw a second rounded hump next to the first one, again touching the midline and coming back down to the bottom line.

The letter 'M' in manuscript

Mastering the letter 'M' in both uppercase and lowercase will help you improve your handwriting by practicing straight lines and smooth curves. Learning to write 'M' clearly will make your handwriting more readable and confident.

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