How to Write V in Cursive
Cursive V brings a sharp, angular accent to the otherwise flowing cursive alphabet. Where 'u' dips in a smooth curve, 'v' comes to a crisp point at the baseline. This angularity makes it visually distinctive, and the pointed bottom actually aids legibility because it's so different from the rounded letters around it. The uppercase 'V' is one of the simplest cursive capitals — two clean diagonal strokes meeting at a point.
Letter V in 18 Cursive Fonts
See how the letter “V” and “v” 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 “v”
Begin at the baseline with an upstroke to the midline. Descend diagonally to a point at the baseline (or just below). From the point, stroke diagonally back up to the midline. Exit to the right.
- ✗ Rounding the point, making it look like 'u'
- ✗ Making the two sides asymmetrical
- ✗ Not returning to the midline on the exit, creating a lopsided letter
How to Write Uppercase Cursive “V”
Begin with a lead-in stroke. Descend diagonally to the left from the ascender line to a point at the baseline. From the point, ascend diagonally to the right back to the ascender line. Exit to the right.
- ✗ Making the point too rounded, confusing it with 'U'
- ✗ Making the two diagonal strokes different lengths
- ✗ Starting too far right, throwing off letter spacing
Letters Often Confused with “v”
How “v” Connects to Other Letters
Lowercase 'v' exits at the midline going right, connecting cleanly to most following letters.
Words Starting with “V” 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 “V”
- 1Practise 'v-u-v-u' rows to sharpen the pointed vs. rounded distinction.
- 2The point should be crisp — practise stopping the pen briefly at the bottom before ascending.
- 3Keep both sides of the V symmetrical by using guideline paper.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cursive V
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you write a lowercase cursive 'v'?
What's the difference between cursive 'v' and 'u'?
Is cursive 'v' hard to write?
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