How to Write X in Cursive
Cursive X is one of the rarest letters in English text, but it poses a unique challenge: how do you make crossing diagonal strokes while maintaining the continuous flow of cursive? Most cursive styles solve this by splitting 'x' into two strokes — the only common letter (along with 't' and its cross) where you must lift the pen. This lift-and-cross motion breaks the typical cursive rhythm, which is why 'x' can feel awkward even for experienced writers.
Letter X in 18 Cursive Fonts
See how the letter “X” and “x” 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 “x”
Begin at the baseline with an upstroke to the midline. Descend diagonally to the right, reaching the baseline. Lift the pen. Add a second diagonal stroke from upper-right to lower-left, crossing the first stroke near the middle. Exit from the lower-right.
Common Mistakes
- ✗ Trying to write 'x' without lifting the pen, resulting in an illegible scrawl
- ✗ Not crossing the strokes at the centre, making the 'x' look lopsided
- ✗ Making one diagonal significantly longer than the other
How to Write Uppercase Cursive “X”
Start with a diagonal stroke from the upper-left (ascender line) to the lower-right (baseline). Lift the pen. Add a second diagonal from the upper-right to the lower-left, crossing at the centre. Some ornate styles add a lead-in loop.
Common Mistakes
- ✗ Making the crossing point off-centre
- ✗ Making the strokes too curved — 'X' should be angular
- ✗ Adding unnecessary loops that obscure the letter
Letters Often Confused with “x”
“x” vs “k”: Both have angular strokes, but 'k' has a vertical spine with two arms; 'x' has two crossing diagonals with no vertical spine. See cursive k →
How “x” Connects to Other Letters
Lowercase 'x' exits from the lower-right diagonal. The pen lift required for the cross-stroke means connections to 'x' are less fluid than most cursive letters.
Easy Connections
Tricky Connections
Words Starting with “X” in Cursive
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Practice Tips for Cursive “X”
- 1Accept the pen lift — 'x' is one of the few cursive letters that requires it.
- 2Practise crossing at the exact centre by marking a guide dot before making the strokes.
- 3Since 'x' is rare, focus on common combinations like 'ex-' (example, extra, exact).
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