How to Write W in Cursive
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.
Letter W in 18 Cursive Fonts
See how the letter “W” and “w” 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 “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.
Common Mistakes
- ✗ 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.
Common Mistakes
- ✗ 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”
“w” vs “m”: Cursive 'w' and 'm' are near-inverses. 'w' has valleys pointing down; 'm' has humps pointing up. See cursive m →
“w” vs “uu”: Two lowercase 'u' shapes in a row can look like 'w'. The distinction is that 'w' is one continuous letter with shared strokes.
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.
Easy Connections
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Words Starting with “W” 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 “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.
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