How to write the letter 'W' in manuscript

The letter 'W' consists of two curves or angles, making it a helpful letter to practice for neatness and flow. Practicing 'W' in manuscript can improve your ability to create smooth and connected strokes, which will make other similarly shaped letters easier to write.

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 'W'

Writing the capital 'W' in manuscript combines four sharp, slanted lines. Follow these steps to write an uppercase 'W':

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a diagonal line to the right, slanting downward to the bottom line.
  3. Make another diagonal line to the right, upward to the top line, forming a point at the bottom line.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3, creating a second set of diagonal lines that meet at the bottom line.

Lowercase 'w'

Now let’s move on to the lowercase 'w'. This letter is similar to the uppercase version but smaller and smoother. Here’s how to write it:

  1. Start at the midline.
  2. Draw a diagonal line to the right, slanting downward to the bottom line.
  3. Make another diagonal line to the right, back up to the midline, forming a gentle curve at the bottom line and a gentle curve at the midline.
  4. Repeat step 2.
  5. Make another diagonal line to the right, back up to the midline, forming a gentle curve at the bottom line.

The letter 'W' in manuscript

Mastering the letter 'W' in uppercase and lowercase helps you practice smooth connections and clear points. Writing 'W' comfortably will boost your confidence in forming neat, angled letters and improve your overall handwriting.

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