How to write the letter 'V' in manuscript

The letter 'V' has sharp angles, so practicing it in manuscript will help you form neat, straight lines. Writing 'V' clearly can make it easier to write other letters too.

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 'V'

Writing the capital 'V' in manuscript involves two straight, slanted lines. Follow these steps to form an uppercase 'V':

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a diagonal line slanting downward to the right, ending at the bottom line.
  3. Make another diagonal line from the bottom line, slanting upward to the right, ending at the top line.

Lowercase 'v'

Now let’s move on to the lowercase 'v'. This letter is a smaller version of the uppercase 'V', and it’s important to make it sharp and neat. Here’s how to write it:

  1. Start at the midline.
  2. Draw a diagonal line slanting downward to the right, to the bottom line.
  3. Make another diagonal line to the right, from the bottom line back up to the midline, forming a sharp point at the bottom line.

The letter 'V' in manuscript

Mastering the letter 'V' in both uppercase and lowercase will help you practice sharp angles and clean, straight lines. Getting comfortable with writing 'V' can also help you write other letters that use similar angular strokes.

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