How to Write the At sign @ in Cursive
Once a quiet bookkeeping symbol meaning 'at the rate of', the at sign exploded into everyday writing with email and then social media. A cursive at sign keeps its distinctive spiral — a lowercase 'a' wrapped in a counter-clockwise enclosure — but lets the enclosing curve flow with the same slant as the surrounding script. It is a favourite addition to handwritten Instagram bios, business cards, and chalkboard signage where a username or email needs visual weight.
The At sign (@) in 30 Cursive Fonts
See how the at sign looks across every cursive font in our collection. Each font gives the symbol a unique personality — from formal calligraphic scripts to casual modern handwriting.
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 the At sign (@) Step by Step
Begin by drawing a small cursive 'a' shape (a counter-clockwise oval with a short tail) at roughly half the x-height. Without lifting, sweep up and around the 'a' in a single counter-clockwise spiral that wraps the letter completely, ending with a small tail that exits at the bottom right. The enclosing stroke should not touch the inner 'a' — leave a clear white channel between the two.
- ✗ Closing the outer spiral so tightly that it touches the inner 'a' and the symbol turns into a blob
- ✗ Drawing the inner 'a' as a printed lowercase a with a hood, which looks inconsistent inside a script
- ✗ Making the enclosure a perfect circle instead of slanting it with the rest of the script
- ✗ Leaving the spiral open at the top so it reads as a 'C' wrapped around an 'a'
- ✗ Lifting the pen mid-spiral, which produces a visible seam
Stylistic Variations of the At sign
- Single-stroke spiral — pen never leaves the paper, popular in modern brush lettering
- Two-loop at sign — an inner cursive 'a' drawn first, then the outer enclosure added separately (cleaner but less fluid)
- Heart-shaped at sign — the enclosing stroke curves into a heart at the top, used in romantic chalkboard art
- Square or rectangular at sign — geometric variants for tech and gaming branding
Where the At sign (@) Is Used
Real-world contexts where this symbol earns its place in cursive lettering.
- @Handwritten Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter handles on signage and merchandise
- @Business cards and email addresses on letterpress stationery
- @Wedding hashtag and social-handle signage at receptions
- @Chalkboard menus listing a café's social channels
- @Influencer brand marks where the @ sign acts as a logo
Practice Tips for the Cursive At sign
- 1Drill the spiral motion separately — draw rows of single-stroke spirals before adding the inner 'a'.
- 2Practise pairing the at sign with usernames in different fonts so you see how each script renders the symbol.
- 3Match the slant of the at sign to the surrounding letters — a vertical @ in an italic line stands out awkwardly.
- 4If the spiral keeps colliding with the inner 'a', enlarge the at sign by 20% relative to the x-height to give yourself room.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cursive At sign
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