How to write the letter 'P' in manuscript

Writing the letter 'P' in manuscript helps you practice combining straight lines with rounded loops. Practicing 'P' regularly will strengthen your ability to blend these different strokes, improving your handwriting overall.

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 'P'

Writing the capital 'P' in manuscript is a combination of a straight line and a smooth curve. Follow these steps to write an uppercase 'P':

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a straight vertical line down to the bottom line.
  3. Go back up to the top.
  4. Lift your pencil and draw a curved line outward to the right, creating a loop that touches the midline and connects back to the vertical line.

Lowercase 'p'

Now let’s move on to the lowercase 'p'. It's similar to the uppercase version as involves both a straight line and a loop that goes below the bottom line. Here’s how to write it:

  1. Start at the midline.
  2. Draw a straight vertical line down, reaching the lower line.
  3. Go back up to the midline.
  4. Draw a rounded curve outward to the right, creating a small loop that touches the bottom line and connects back to the vertical line.

The letter 'P' in manuscript

Learning to write the letter 'P' in uppercase and lowercase helps you practice combining straight lines and curves. Mastering 'P' will enhance your handwriting skills and help you write words neatly and clearly.

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