How to Write U in Cursive
Cursive U is an inverted version of the hump found in 'n' — a valley instead of a hill. The lowercase 'u' is one of the simplest cursive letters: an upstroke, a smooth dip, and another upstroke that exits right. Its openness and simplicity make it a reliable connector in the middle of words. The uppercase 'U' maintains this clean shape at a larger scale, often with a decorative lead-in stroke.
Letter U in 18 Cursive Fonts
See how the letter “U” and “u” 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 “u”
Begin at the baseline with an upstroke to the midline. Curve downward in a smooth U-shape that touches the baseline, then rise back to the midline. Exit to the right to connect to the next letter.
Common Mistakes
- ✗ Making the valley too narrow, turning it into a 'v'
- ✗ Making the valley too wide, disrupting letter spacing
- ✗ Not bringing the exit stroke back up to the midline, creating a lopsided shape
How to Write Uppercase Cursive “U”
Start with a lead-in stroke that descends from the ascender line to the baseline. Curve into a large U-shape along the baseline, then rise to the ascender line on the right side. Exit to the right with a short connecting stroke.
Common Mistakes
- ✗ Making the curve too angular at the bottom — it should be smooth and rounded
- ✗ Making the two sides different heights
- ✗ Confusing with uppercase 'V' by making the bottom too pointed
Letters Often Confused with “u”
“u” vs “v”: Cursive 'u' has a rounded bottom; 'v' has a pointed bottom. Keep the valley smooth. See cursive v →
“u” vs “n”: Cursive 'u' is an inverted 'n' — valley vs. hump. In fast writing, they can look similar when the context is ambiguous. See cursive n →
How “u” Connects to Other Letters
Lowercase 'u' exits at the midline, making it one of the smoothest connectors. It flows naturally into most following letters.
Easy Connections
Tricky Connections
Words Starting with “U” 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 “U”
- 1Write 'u-n-u-n' rows to train the opposite shapes: valley vs. hump.
- 2Focus on making the bottom of the U smoothly rounded, not pointed.
- 3Practise 'uu' and 'un' combinations — they test your ability to distinguish curves in sequence.
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