How to Draw Block Letter C
Block letter C is essentially a circle with a chunk removed from the right side. Its difficulty lives in the terminals — where you stop the curve. Cut them off horizontally for a stencil look, vertically for a clean geometric look, or angled for a friendlier vibe. C teaches you to control curve weight and end-cap consistency.
Letter C in Block-Letter Styles
Block lettering covers a range of sans-serif styles — from heavy poster blocks to condensed industrial faces. Here's how the letter “C” looks across the most common block variants.
Heavy Block
Bold Italic
Industrial
Poster
Condensed Bold
Stencil Lite
How to Draw Uppercase Block “C”
Block C is an open circle. Sweep one continuous arc from the upper opening anticlockwise around to the lower opening. The opening on the right should be roughly one-third of the total width.
- ✗ Mismatched terminals — top and bottom ends should align vertically
- ✗ An oval shape rather than a true circle
- ✗ Inconsistent stroke weight, with the bottom curve heavier than the top
How to Draw Lowercase Block “c”
Lowercase 'c' is the same shape as the capital, just sized to the x-height. One continuous open arc starting at roughly the 2 o'clock position, sweeping anticlockwise to about 4 o'clock.
- ✗ Closing the gap too far so it looks like an o
- ✗ Pinching the opening so the terminals point inward
- ✗ Drawing it too narrow — block c needs to feel circular, not oval
Letters Often Confused with Block “C”
Spacing & Kerning Companions for “C”
C's open right side leaves a generous white space, so it pairs naturally with letters that have a flat or vertical left edge. It clashes with other open-right curves.
Words Starting with “C” in Block Lettering
These uppercase words look particularly strong in block lettering. Click any word to preview it in our cursive generator for a script comparison.
Practice Tips for Block Letter “C”
- 1Start by drawing a faint full circle, then erase the right third.
- 2Keep the top and bottom terminals at the same vertical position.
- 3Decide on a terminal style (flat, angled, or vertical) and stay consistent across your whole alphabet.
- 4Check the opening — about one-third of the width usually reads cleanest at headline size.
- 5Avoid stacking C next to G or O without extra spacing; the matching curves muddle the rhythm.
Frequently Asked Questions about Block Letter C
Frequently Asked Questions
How wide should the opening of C be?
Should both terminals of C be cut the same way?
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