How to write the letter 'Y' in manuscript

The letter 'Y' has an interesting shape with both straight and curved lines, making it enjoyable to practice in manuscript. Practicing 'Y' will help you improve your handwriting by strengthening your skills in forming straight and curved strokes clearly and neatly.

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 'Y'

Writing the capital 'Y' in manuscript involves a combination of straight and diagonal lines. Follow these steps to write an uppercase 'Y':

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a diagonal line slanting down to the right, stopping at the midline.
  3. Draw another diagonal line slanting up to the right, reaching the top line.
  4. From the point where the two lines meet, draw a straight vertical line down to the bottom line.

Lowercase 'y'

Now let’s move on to the lowercase 'y'. This letter has a loop and a tail that extends below the bottom line. Here’s how to write it:

  1. Start at the top line.
  2. Draw a diagonal line down to the right, to the midline.
  3. Lift your pencil and touch the top line, to the right of the first line.
  4. Draw a diagonal line slanting down to the left, meeting the bottom of the first line and then touching the bottom line.

The letter 'Y' in manuscript

Mastering the uppercase and lowercase 'Y' helps you get comfortable combining straight and diagonal lines, improving your overall handwriting skills. Practicing 'Y' regularly will build confidence in your handwriting.

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