How to Write W in Cursive
To write W in cursive, start with the lowercase stroke path first, then compare it with the capital form. This guide shows the motion, the spots that usually go wrong, and sample words so you can practice W in context. Cursive W is the widest letter in the alphabet, with its double-valley structure taking up more horizontal space than any other letter. Think of it as two 'v' shapes joined together, or two 'u' shapes depending on your style. This width means spacing discipline is critical — a too-wide 'w' can throw off the rhythm of an entire word. The uppercase 'W' amplifies this width dramatically, often becoming the most visually dominant letter on a line.
Our Original Fonts: Ww
Preview our original downloadable typefaces first. These are decorative specimens, not educator-verified handwriting models. They do not show stroke order, and joins vary by style.
Public Google Fonts
Then compare the letter in public cursive and calligraphy fonts. Letter shapes and joins vary by style; for handwriting practice, follow a named exemplar or your teacher's model.
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
How to Write Lowercase Cursive “w”
Begin at the baseline with an upstroke to the midline. Descend into the first valley (pointed or rounded), rise back to the midline, then descend into a second valley. Rise from the second valley and exit to the right at the midline.
- ✗ Making the valleys different widths or depths
- ✗ Spacing too wide, pushing following letters far to the right
- ✗ Rounding both valleys identically to 'u' shapes, making 'w' look like 'uu'
How to Write Uppercase Cursive “W”
Similar to lowercase but taller: two diagonal descents and ascents between the ascender line and baseline, forming a W shape. Exit to the right. Some formal styles add a decorative lead-in loop.
- ✗ Making it too wide — uppercase 'W' should be proportional, not sprawling
- ✗ Inconsistent valley shapes
- ✗ Over-decorating, which adds width and reduces readability
Letters Often Confused with “w”
How “w” Connects to Other Letters
Lowercase 'w' exits at the midline after its second valley. The extra width means you may need to tighten spacing to the next letter.
Words Starting with “W” in Cursive
These words look particularly elegant when written in cursive script. Use them as prompts in our generator.
Practice Tips for Cursive “W”
- 1Count your valleys: 'w' should have exactly two. More and you're writing 'www'.
- 2Keep both valleys the same width and depth for visual balance.
- 3Write 'w-m-w-m' rows to train the inverted relationship between the two letters.
Keep practising on paper
For prepared lowercase copying, use the Marck Script workbook or try its free connector warm-up. Follow your chosen exemplar for stroke order; these pages show font shapes.
- Lowercase Mastery Workbook - Classic Cursive (Marck Script)$5 · 17 pages
- Lowercase Connector Warm-Up Sheet - Classic Cursive (Marck Script)Free · 1 page
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cursive W
How do you write a lowercase cursive 'w'?
Why is cursive 'w' so wide?
Is cursive 'w' the same as two 'v's?
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