How to Write A in Cursive
Cursive A is one of the first letters most students tackle, yet its oval shape trips up many beginners. The lowercase 'a' begins with a counter-clockwise oval before sweeping up into a connecting stroke, while the uppercase 'A' often features an elegant loop that sets the tone for the entire word. Mastering this letter builds the muscle memory you'll reuse in d, g, q, and o.
Letter A in 18 Cursive Fonts
See how the letter “A” and “a” look across every cursive font in our collection. Each font gives the letter a unique personality — from formal calligraphic scripts to casual handwriting styles.
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
Italianno
Niconne
Quintessential
Style Script
Carattere
Ephesis
Luxurious Script
Bilbo Swash Caps
UnifrakturMaguntia
UnifrakturCook
MedievalSharp
Pirata One
New Rocker
Almendra Display
Cinzel Decorative
Permanent Marker
Rock Salt
Indie Flower
Architects Daughter
Shadows Into Light
Patrick Hand
Covered By Your Grace
Gloria Hallelujah
Gochi Hand
Homemade Apple
How to Write Lowercase Cursive “a”
Start just below the midline. Curve up and to the left to form a counter-clockwise oval, bringing the pen back to the starting point. Without lifting, continue the stroke upward and to the right, creating a small arch that becomes the exit stroke connecting to the next letter.
- ✗ Closing the oval too tightly, making it look like an 'o'
- ✗ Leaving a gap at the top of the oval
- ✗ Making the exit stroke too steep, which crowds the next letter
How to Write Uppercase Cursive “A”
Begin below the baseline with an upward loop that rises to the ascender line. Arc to the right and descend diagonally to the baseline. Add a horizontal crossbar at the midline, or in more ornate styles, let the initial loop itself serve as the cross-stroke.
- ✗ Making the loop too narrow, so it resembles a cursive 'O'
- ✗ Forgetting the crossbar, turning it into a cursive 'U'
- ✗ Starting too far left, throwing off word spacing
Letters Often Confused with “a”
How “a” Connects to Other Letters
Lowercase 'a' connects smoothly to most following letters because its exit stroke naturally sits at the midline.
Words Starting with “A” in Cursive
These words look particularly elegant when written in cursive script. Click any word to try it in our generator.
Practice Tips for Cursive “A”
- 1Practise the oval shape separately before combining it with the exit stroke.
- 2Write rows of 'a-o-a-o' to train your hand to distinguish the two letters.
- 3Focus on keeping the oval width consistent — it should be roughly half the x-height.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cursive A
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you write a lowercase cursive 'a'?
What is the difference between cursive 'a' and cursive 'o'?
Is cursive 'A' hard to write?
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