1.

Start with the Basic Strokes

Step 1
Print 4 or 5 of the practice sheets on nice cardstock or Bristol paper.

Step 2
Practice the basic upward stroke, one or two lines, to warm up. This stroke is a bit new,
but very simple. You start just above the bottom line. Then, you curve it downwards and towards the
right until it touches the bottom line. Then, towards the top line.

Step 3
Practice the basic curve in one or two lines to preheat. This hasn't changed, but perhaps
you pronounce the curve a little more than before.

Very well! We are now ready to start. In this lesson on mastering calligraphy,
We will learn a very familiar alphabet, called Cursive Calligraphy.
2. Lowercase Alphabet of Cursive Calligraphy

Let's take a look at the alphabet in Cursive Calligraphy. As you can see, it looks almost identical to the letter.
cursive that you learned in elementary school. The blue arrows in the illustration show the
directions of the pen strokes, and the numbers below indicate the number of strokes that make up
each letter. Most letters are formed by a single stroke, as the italic tries to be
mainly efficient. We will start with the lowercase alphabet, and break it down into two
sections: letters with upward strokes, and letters with curved strokes. Let's start with the letters with strokes
upwards!

Step 1
Print a copy of the alphabet you see above, to have it handy as a reference.
3. Lowercase Letters with Upward Stroke
Step 1
The letters b, f, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, p, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, y, z start with a stroke upwards. Some
they have strokes that cover the total height of the line, and others only reach the dotted line. Some,
like the 'f', they even reach beyond the lower line. To begin with, I will show you the address of
each stroke, and how many strokes make up each letter. When you write the letters yourself, you can
sketch them first using a pencil. Then, you can simply trace the lines with your pen.

Step 2
Let's start with the 'u', as it is the simplest. Place the tip of your pen on the bottom line. Make
a stroke upwards to the dotted line. Then, make a stroke downwards that curves towards the line
inferior, and then ascend again. Then, draw another stroke downwards, and finish it with a small
curve. Voila! You have a "u" in Cursive Calligraphy. It felt something like drawing waves in the sea, didn't it?
Step 3
Repeat the letter 'u' three times, so that you can assimilate its writing. Many letters, such as i, j, m, n, r,
v, w, y, are very similar to the 'u'. Once you know how to make the 'h', it's easy to see how they are made.
other letters.

Step 4
Let's try a more complicated letter: h. The 'h' starts the same way as the 'u', but its stroke goes towards the
top line of the line. Then, curve it to the left and make a stroke downwards, until the
bottom line. Cross over your previous line, near the bottom of the letter. Now, curve it up to the
dotted line and make a stroke downwards, back to the bottom line, finishing it with a
small curve.

Step 5
Repeat the letter 'h' three times so you can get used to drawing it. Many letters, like b, f, k,
They are very similar to the 'h'.
4. Lowercase Letters with Curved Stroke
Step 1
The letters a, c, d, e, g, o, q all start with a curved stroke. To begin, I will show you the direction of
each stroke, and how many strokes make up each letter. You can always first sketch the letters with a
pencil, to make you feel more comfortable. Then, you can simply follow the pencil lines with your pen.

Step 2
Let's start with the "o", as it is the easiest. Place the tip of your pen just below the line.
dotted. Draw an arc downward and round it to the right, returning to the starting point.
Then, make a small loop to the right. Voila! You have an 'o' in Cursive Calligraphy. It wasn't that
difficult, isn't it?
Step 3
Repeat the letter 'o' three times so you can get used to the stroke. Once you have the 'o', it's easy.
see how the other curved letters are formed with a downward stroke.

Step 4
Let's try a more difficult letter: g. For the 'g', start the same way as for the 'o', but go past the point.
to start. Then, draw a line downwards, and exceed the bottom line. Curve it to the left and
make a diagonal line upwards, that crosses a little above the bottom line. It should intersect the stroke
down from your 'g' right above the bottom line.

Step 5
Repeat the letter "g" three times, until you absorb how to do it.
5. Write the alphabet in lowercase
Step 1
Now that you have written each letter several times, it is time to put everything together and write the alphabet in lowercase.

6. Uppercase Alphabet of Cursive Calligraphy

The uppercase alphabet always involves different rules, and it is generally much more elaborate.
The curved strokes are much larger, and the upward strokes have more loops and inclination. Without
Embargo, uppercase letters are as simple to write as lowercase ones. You can always
first sketch the letters with a pencil, if you feel more comfortable. Then, you can simply follow the
pencil lines with your pen. When it comes to capital letters, I prefer to draw them in pencil.
in advance.
Step 1
As most letters start with a curved stroke, I did not divide the alphabet into groups. In
change, we will simply go through it, using the guide used previously to see how many strokes
each letter is composed and in what direction they go.

So, let's start with an easy letter. We will begin with the letter 'l'. Locate the tip of your pen.
on the top line. Curves down and to the right, rising to the top line, obtaining
something similar to a badly made 'o'. Then, draw a line downwards, to the bottom line. Your line is
it will tilt to the right. When you reach the bottom line, curve it upwards and finish the loop.
Finally, slide your line to the right, in a smooth curve. Voila! You have drawn an 'l'.
uppercase in Cursive Calligraphy. Remember, it's all about loops and slant. The bigger,
better.

Step 2
Repeat the letter "l" three times so you can learn it. As I said before, when it comes to uppercase letters
It's all about, the more flourishes, the better, so don't be afraid to make large loops and dramatic lines.
Once you have the 'L', it's easy to see how other capital letters like C, E, G, O, Q are made.
Step 3
Let's try a harder letter: r. Start with the tip of your pen on the top line of the row.
Make a downward stroke towards the bottom line, gently arching it to the left, finishing
in a nice loop. Then, lift the pen off the paper and place it on the dotted line. Make a stroke
curve upwards and continue it to the left, parallel to the top line. Then, curve it towards the
dotted line again. This results in a twisted 'o' in the upper half of the writing space.
Now, make another curved line to the right and downward, that reaches the bottom line of the row,
again ending it in a nice loop. A bit superfluous, but not very difficult, right?

Step 4
Repeat the letter 'r' about three times so you can assimilate it. The letter 'r' is very similar to the letters b,
d, f, i, j, p, t. So, when you have it, you can do the rest!

Step 5
Slowly make your way among the rest of the uppercase letters, using the stroke guide as
reference.
7. Uppercase Cursive Calligraphy
Step 1
Now that you have written each letter several times, it is time to put everything together and write the alphabet.

7. Combine Everything

Step 1
Let's write something a little more fun! Most people use Cursive Calligraphy to
invitations, so we will write some celebratory phrases.