How to Write B in Cursive
Cursive B stands out because of its ascending loop and rounded bump. The lowercase 'b' starts with a tall upstroke that loops back down before curving outward into a belly shape — making it one of the few letters where the writing direction reverses mid-stroke. The uppercase version is even more dramatic, with one or two bumps that give it a regal appearance in formal scripts.
Letter B in 18 Cursive Fonts
See how the letter “B” and “b” 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 “b”
Begin at the baseline and stroke upward to the ascender line. Loop back down to the left, returning to the baseline. Without lifting, curve to the right to form a rounded bump that reaches the midline, then swing back to the baseline and exit to the right.
- ✗ Making the ascending loop too narrow, turning it into an 'l'
- ✗ Forgetting the bump, so it reads as a tall 'l' with a tail
- ✗ Closing the bump at the top instead of leaving it open for the exit stroke
How to Write Uppercase Cursive “B”
Start with an upward stroke that curves to the right at the top. Descend to the baseline while forming two bumps (or one large bump) on the right side. The pen returns to the starting vertical line before exiting to the right along the baseline.
- ✗ Making the two bumps uneven — the bottom bump should be slightly larger
- ✗ Adding too much flourish to the initial stroke, obscuring the letter shape
- ✗ Not returning to the vertical spine, which makes the letter look like a 'D'
Letters Often Confused with “b”
How “b” Connects to Other Letters
Lowercase 'b' exits from the bottom of its bump along the baseline, which connects naturally to round letters but can be awkward before tall letters.
Words Starting with “B” 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 “B”
- 1Practise the ascending loop by writing tall 'l' shapes first, then adding the bump.
- 2Keep the bump's widest point at the midline — not above or below it.
- 3Write 'b-l-b-l' rows to sharpen the distinction between the two letters.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cursive B
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you write a lowercase cursive 'b'?
Why does my cursive 'b' look like an 'l'?
What fonts make cursive 'B' look most elegant?
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