How to write a cursive F

The capital and lowercase cursive F in traditional US cursive, the joined handwriting taught in many American schools. Follow the steps, trace the letter on the worksheet, then practice the joins and words.

Lowercase cursive f

1Start on the baseline and swing up to the top line.
2Loop to the left and come straight down through the baseline to the line below.
3Loop back up on the right and close the loop at the baseline.
4Finish with a short stroke out to the right to join the next letter.

Cursive capital F

1Make a wavy stroke along the top line, from left to right.
2Start the stem at the top line and slant down to the baseline.
3Curve to the left at the bottom with a small hook.
4Cross the stem with a short line at the middle line.

The capital F does not join the next letter: lift the pencil and start the next letter just after it.

Cursive f joins and words

Cursive joins with f (fa, fi, fl, ft, ff) and words to practice: fish, frog, fox

Joins to practice: fa, fi, fl, ft, ff

Words: fish, frog, fox, fun, flower, feather

Tip: The f is the only lowercase letter that reaches from the top line to below the baseline.

Letter group: Loop letters, which swing up from the baseline into a tall loop: b, e, f, h, k, l.

Cursive F worksheet

Trace the capital and lowercase f, the joined fff, and a word, on handwriting lines with starting marks. Print it at 100% on US Letter paper.

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Cursive F questions

Does the capital cursive F join the next letter?▾

No. The capital F stands on its own. Lift the pencil and start the next letter just after it, with a small gap.

Why is the cursive f so hard?▾

It has two loops, one up to the top line and one below the baseline, and they are on opposite sides. Practice the top loop like an l first, then add the bottom loop.

Which letters are like the cursive f?▾

The f belongs to the loop letters, which swing up from the baseline into a tall loop: b, e, f, h, k, l. Letters in the same group start the same way, so many teachers practice them together.

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