Capital B in Cursive: How to Write It
Capital B is a downstroke and two bowls, the upper one smaller than the lower. It rarely joins to the next letter. Uneven bowls are the usual tell.
B
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 B, pull a slightly curved stem from the headline down to the baseline.
- 2From the top of the stem, swing a small bowl out to the right and back to the stem at the midline.
- 3From that midpoint, swing a larger bowl out and back to the baseline end of the stem. Lift. B does not need an exit stroke.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Two bowls the same size. The lower bowl should be wider, or B looks like a printed block.
- A gap so the bowls never touch the stem. Each curve has to come home.
- A straight ruler stem. A slight bow to the left is what makes the letter look written.
Practice words
Baby · Blue · Ball · Ben · Beth
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Frequently asked questions
Does cursive capital B connect?
No, in ordinary school styles. The lower bowl ends on the stem. The next letter starts on its own. Forcing a join pulls the bottom bowl open.
How is capital B different from capital R?
R's lower half is a leg that leaves the stem and does not close. B's lower half is a bowl that returns. If the bottom stroke comes back, it is B.
Where does the middle of B sit?
On the midline, the same line lowercase a and c use. A middle join that sags makes the upper bowl huge and the lower one cramped.
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