Capital K in Cursive: How to Write It
Capital K is a tall stem and two strokes on the right that meet it around the midline. If they miss the stem, K falls into a lowercase k or a loose R.
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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 K, pull a stem from the headline down to the baseline.
- 2From the upper right, swing a short arm down-left so it touches the stem near the midline.
- 3From that touch, kick a longer leg down-right to the baseline. The leg does not curve back into the stem.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Arm and leg that never touch the stem, floating to the right like a separate v.
- A closed lower bowl. That return makes the letter B or R, not K.
- A stem that stops at the midline, which shrinks K into lowercase k.
Practice words
Kitten · Like · Book · Kate · Kevin
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Frequently asked questions
Does cursive capital K connect?
No. The leg ends on the baseline and lifts. A join from the leg usually pulls it into a loop and the letter starts to look like R.
Where should the arm meet the stem?
Near the midline, not up at the headline and not down at the baseline. A high join makes a tiny leg and a letter that looks top-heavy.
How is capital K different from capital R?
R closes or curves the top into a bowl and sends the leg out from that bowl. K's top is an arm that hits the stem and bounces away. The touch point is sharper on K.
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