How to Write K in Cursive
Cursive K is one of the trickier letters because it combines a vertical stroke with two angled arms — one reaching up-right and one kicking down-right. The angular nature makes it stand out in a script otherwise dominated by curves. The lowercase 'k' requires a careful balance between the ascending loop and the two arms, while the uppercase 'K' is one of the most architecturally complex capitals in cursive writing.
Letter K in 18 Cursive Fonts
See how the letter “K” and “k” 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 “k”
Start at the baseline and stroke up to the ascender line. Loop back down to the baseline. From the midpoint of the downstroke, push the pen upward and to the right in a short diagonal, then reverse direction and kick down and to the right to the baseline. Exit to the right.
Common Mistakes
- ✗ Making the two arms the same length — the lower kick should be longer
- ✗ Positioning the arm junction too high or too low on the downstroke
- ✗ Losing the angular character by making the arms too curved
How to Write Uppercase Cursive “K”
Begin with a tall upstroke to the ascender line. Loop and descend to the baseline. Add an upper arm that extends from the midline upward and to the right, and a lower arm (kick) from the midline down to the baseline exiting right. Some styles connect the arms in a single V-shaped motion.
Common Mistakes
- ✗ Not clearly defining the junction where the arms meet the vertical stroke
- ✗ Making the upper arm too horizontal, losing the 'K' identity
- ✗ Over-complicating the loops at the top of the letter
Letters Often Confused with “k”
“k” vs “h”: Both have ascenders, but 'k' has two angular arms where 'h' has a rounded hump. See cursive h →
“k” vs “R”: Uppercase 'R' and 'K' share a leg-kick at the bottom, but 'R' has a rounded bump at the top while 'K' has two angular arms.
How “k” Connects to Other Letters
Lowercase 'k' exits from the tip of its lower arm along the baseline. The angular exit sometimes requires extra care when connecting to round letters.
Easy Connections
Tricky Connections
Words Starting with “K” in Cursive
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Practice Tips for Cursive “K”
- 1Practise the arm/kick motion separately from the ascending loop — treat it as a V shape.
- 2The junction should sit at or just above the midline of the downstroke.
- 3Write 'k-h-k-h' rows to keep the angular 'k' distinct from the rounded 'h'.
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