How to Write M in Cursive
Cursive M establishes the rhythm of your handwriting with its distinctive double-humped pattern. The lowercase 'm' is wider than most letters, requiring you to maintain consistent hump height and spacing across three peaks. This rhythm practice transfers directly to letters like 'n', 'h', and 'w'. The uppercase 'M' is equally broad, demanding confident, sweeping strokes.
Letter M in 18 Cursive Fonts
See how the letter “M” and “m” 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 “m”
Begin at the baseline with an upward stroke to the midline. Form the first hump by arcing to the right and descending to the baseline. Repeat for a second hump of the same height. After the second descent, exit to the right.
Common Mistakes
- ✗ Making the humps different heights — they should be identical
- ✗ Spacing the humps too tightly, making 'm' look like 'n'
- ✗ Adding a third hump (that's 'w' territory in some styles)
How to Write Uppercase Cursive “M”
Start with an upstroke to the ascender line. Descend to the baseline in a diagonal, then stroke back up to the ascender line. Descend diagonally again to the baseline, and exit to the right. The result is two peaks with a valley between them.
Common Mistakes
- ✗ Making the two peaks different heights
- ✗ Not starting with enough of a lead-in stroke, so the first peak is hard to identify
- ✗ Closing the bottom of the valleys, which obscures the letter shape
Letters Often Confused with “m”
“m” vs “n”: Lowercase 'm' has two humps; 'n' has one. Count the bumps. See cursive n →
“m” vs “w”: In some cursive styles, 'm' and 'w' can look similar when inverted. Focus on the downward entry stroke of 'm' versus the upward entry of 'w'. See cursive w →
How “m” Connects to Other Letters
Lowercase 'm' exits from the base of its second hump, sitting naturally at the baseline for easy connections.
Easy Connections
Tricky Connections
Words Starting with “M” 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 “M”
- 1Write 'm-n-m-n' rows to train yourself to consistently use two vs. one hump.
- 2Use light horizontal guidelines to ensure both humps reach the same height.
- 3Focus on rhythm — 'm' should have an even, musical bounce: up-down-up-down-exit.
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