How to write the letter 'S' in manuscript

The letter 'S' is a graceful letter found in many words, and learning how to write it in manuscript helps you practice smooth, flowing curves. Practicing the letter 'S' regularly will improve your control over curves, making it easier to write other manuscript letters.

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 'S'

Writing the capital 'S' in manuscript involves creating a smooth, flowing curve. Follow these steps to form an uppercase 'S':

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Curve your line slightly along the top line to the left, then downward to the left, making a large loop that touches the midline and swings to the right.
  3. Continue the curve down to the bottom line, curving back to the left and creating a smooth 'S' shape.

Lowercase 's'

Now let’s move on to the lowercase 's'. This letter is smaller and requires careful attention to the curves. Here’s how to write it:

  1. Start just below the midline.
  2. Draw a small curve slightly upward to the left, then downward to the left, looping back to the right and curving again to the left as you reach the bottom line.
  3. Make sure the top and bottom curves are balanced and smooth.

The letter 'S' in manuscript

Mastering the uppercase and lowercase 'S' will help you create smoother, more flowing curves. Practicing 'S' can make your handwriting look more elegant and improve your skill with other rounded letters.

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