How to write the letter 'Q' in manuscript

The letter 'Q' is unique and practicing it in manuscript helps you get comfortable making both curved and straight lines. By writing the letter 'Q', you'll build confidence in forming letters that combine curves and straight 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 'Q'

Writing the capital 'Q' in manuscript involves making a large circle with a small tail. Follow these steps to write an uppercase 'Q':

  1. Start from the top line.
  2. Draw a large, round curve, going down and around to the left, touching the bottom line, and coming back up to complete the circle.
  3. Add a small diagonal tail starting from the bottom right, inside the circle and extending to the right, touching the bottom line.

Lowercase 'q'

Now let’s move on to the lowercase 'q'. This letter involves a rounded shape similar to 'o', with a tail extending below the bottom line. Here’s how to write it:

  1. Start just below the midline.
  2. Draw a small circle by curving down and around to the left, touching the bottom line, and closing the loop at the midline.
  3. Make a straight vertical line down touching the lower line and then curve the tail to the right.

The letter 'Q' in manuscript

Mastering the uppercase and lowercase 'Q' can help you become comfortable writing rounded shapes and tails. Practicing 'Q' will improve your overall handwriting, making it easier to form letters that combine curves and straight lines clearly.

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