How to write the letter 'R' in manuscript

The letter 'R' is common, and practicing it in manuscript helps you master combining straight and curved lines. Learning 'R' improves your overall handwriting and makes it easier to write letters with similar 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 'R'

Writing the capital 'R' in manuscript involves a straight line, a loop, and a diagonal stroke. Follow these steps to write an uppercase 'R':

  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. Draw a rounded curve outward to the right from the top of the vertical line, making a loop that touches the midline and connects back to the vertical line.
  5. From the midline, draw a diagonal line slanting outward and down to the right, touching the bottom line.

Lowercase 'r'

Now let’s move on to the lowercase 'r'. This letter involves a simple, straight line with a small curve at the top. 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 small curved line to the right, stopping a bit below the midline.

The letter 'R' in manuscript

Mastering the uppercase and lowercase 'R' can help you write neater, smoother letters. Learning the 'R' also makes it easier to form other letters with straight lines and curves, boosting your overall handwriting skills.

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