Capital H in Cursive: How to Write It
Capital H is two tall strokes and a joining curve at the midline. It is not a lowercase h made bigger. Both stems reach the headline, and the bridge actually touches them.
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The letterforms on this page are rendered in Cedarville Cursive, an open-source font — school styles like Zaner-Bloser or D'Nealian differ in details. Treat the steps as the source of truth for stroke order; let the sample show you one possible shape.
Write it step by step
- 1For capital H, pull the left stem from the headline down to the baseline, with a slight curve.
- 2Start the right stem at the headline as well. Before you finish it, swing a curve from the left stem across at the midline to meet it.
- 3Bring the right stem down to the baseline. Both feet sit on the line. Lift.
Common mistakes to avoid
- A bridge that misses one of the stems, so the letter is two floating l shapes.
- Only one tall stroke plus an arch. That is lowercase h, even if you draw it big.
- A bridge up at the headline or down on the baseline. It belongs at the midline.
Practice words
Hand · House · The · Hannah · Henry
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Frequently asked questions
Does cursive capital H connect?
No. Both stems end on the baseline without an exit into the next letter. The bridge is internal. Start the following letter on its own.
Can I write H in one stroke?
Some ornamental hands do. The reliable school version is two stems and a bridge, with a lift. Connectedness matters less than both stems being full height.
How do I stop H looking like K?
K's right side leaves the stem and does not come back down as a second full stem from the headline. H has two stems that both start at the top.
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