How to Write I in Cursive
Cursive I is deceptively simple — a small upward stroke with a dot. But because it's one of the shortest and narrowest letters, even slight inconsistencies are noticeable. The dot placement matters more than most people think: too high and it floats; too low and it merges with the stroke. The uppercase 'I' gets far more decorative, often featuring sweeping loops that compensate for the letter's inherent simplicity.
Letter I in 18 Cursive Fonts
See how the letter “I” and “i” 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
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How to Write Lowercase Cursive “i”
Begin at the baseline with a short upward stroke to the midline. Add a small curve or peak, then descend back to the baseline and exit to the right. After completing the word (or letter), add a dot directly above the peak.
Common Mistakes
- ✗ Forgetting the dot — the most common cursive 'i' mistake
- ✗ Placing the dot too far to the right, making it look like a 'j' dot
- ✗ Making the stroke too tall, so it looks like an undotted 'l'
How to Write Uppercase Cursive “I”
Start with a sweeping upstroke that loops at the ascender line. Descend with a vertical stroke to the baseline. Add a horizontal crossbar or decorative loop at the midline. Some styles finish with a baseline flourish.
Common Mistakes
- ✗ Making the initial loop too small, so the letter looks like a plain stroke
- ✗ Over-decorating the baseline, making it hard to identify as 'I'
- ✗ Confusing the form with uppercase 'J' (which has a descender)
Letters Often Confused with “i”
“i” vs “e”: Cursive 'e' has a visible loop; 'i' is a straight upstroke with a dot. See cursive e →
“i” vs “u”: Without its dot, 'i' could blend into a 'u' in the middle of a word. Always add the dot. See cursive u →
“i” vs “t”: Both 'i' and 't' have marks above them, but 't' has a horizontal cross while 'i' has a dot, and 't' is taller. See cursive t →
How “i” Connects to Other Letters
Lowercase 'i' exits at the baseline and connects smoothly to virtually any following letter. It's one of the fastest connectors in cursive.
Easy Connections
Tricky Connections
Words Starting with “I” 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 “I”
- 1Dot your i's after finishing the entire word to maintain writing flow.
- 2Place the dot halfway between the midline and ascender line, directly above the letter.
- 3Practise 'i-e-i-e' rows to train the distinction between the loop and the stroke.
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