B in Cursive: How to Write It
Lowercase b climbs to the headline, loops, and finishes with a closed bump like a backwards oval. Mix up the bump and you have written h. The sample font is a model, not the only legal shape.
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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
- 1Start the cursive b on the baseline and rise all the way to the headline, leaning slightly right.
- 2Loop over to the left and pull straight down to the baseline. The loop should be narrow, not a balloon.
- 3From the baseline, bump out to the right, around, and back to the line, then exit right to join the next letter.
Common mistakes to avoid
- An open bump. If the right side never returns to the baseline, b turns into h. Close the bump before you exit.
- A short ascender. b must reach the headline. Stop at the midline and it reads as a strange a.
- A wide loop that collides with the bump. Keep the loop skinny so the bump has room to close.
Practice words
baby · ball · blue · rabbit · about
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Frequently asked questions
How do you tell cursive b from cursive h?
b closes a bump on the baseline, like a belly. h makes an open arch, like n, and never comes back to seal the right side. If you can trace a circle on the right of the stem, it is a b.
Does cursive b connect to the next letter?
Yes. The bump finishes on the baseline with a small exit stroke. Letters before b also connect in, which is why b is easier in the middle of a word than at the start.
Where should the loop of b sit?
The loop belongs in the upper half, between the midline and the headline. A loop that sags down to the midline makes the letter look top-heavy and crowds the bump.
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