How to Write Capital M in Cursive
Cursive capital M closely resembles the printed M in overall structure but adds a decorative entry loop on the first hump. The Palmer-style M consists of three smooth humps connected by valleys, beginning with a small loop at the cap line and ending with a small terminal curl at the baseline.
See Capital M in 18 Cursive Fonts
Compare how the capital letter “M” looks across every cursive font in our collection — from formal Spencerian-style scripts to casual modern brush hands.
Tangerine
Dancing Script
Great Vibes
Parisienne
Sacramento
Kaushan Script
Alex Brush
Caveat
Mr De Haviland
Satisfy
Allura
Yellowtail
Arizonia
Bad Script
Berkshire Swash
Marck Script
Petit Formal Script
Pinyon Script
How to Write Capital M
Start at the cap line with a small leftward loop, descend to the baseline, ascend smoothly to the cap line for the second hump, descend to the baseline, ascend slightly less for the third hump, and end with a small rightward curl at the baseline.
- Making the three humps different heights — they should be roughly equal.
- Forgetting the entry loop on the first hump.
- Letting the valleys between the humps drop below the baseline.
Decorative Variations of Capital M
Capital letters carry most of cursive’s decorative weight. Here are historical and modern flourish variants you can borrow for monograms, wedding invitations, and signatures.
- ✦Spencerian: tall narrow humps with hairline transitions.
- ✦Engrosser's script: shaded downstrokes with unshaded upstrokes.
- ✦Modern flourished: oversized entry loop and a swooping terminal curl.
Does Capital M Connect to the Next Letter?
Capital M can connect to the next letter via the terminal curl in some styles, but is traditionally non-connecting in strict Palmer Method.
Capitals Often Confused with “M”
Names & Proper Nouns Starting with M
These names and place names showcase capital M in real use. Each is rendered in a different cursive font from our collection — click any to open it in the generator and try the rest of the 18 fonts.
Practice Tips for Capital M
- 1Drill the three-hump pattern slowly to keep the heights consistent.
- 2Practice the entry loop separately so it doesn't feel rushed.
- 3Use guide sheets with cap line and baseline to maintain proportion.
See lowercase “m” in cursive
Compare capital M with its lowercase counterpart — stroke guide, common mistakes, and 18 font samples for the lowercase letter.
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