uppercase
1 strokeHow to write cursive C
Start high, curve left around the open oval, and sweep right along the baseline.
Stroke numbers mark the starting points and order.
Cursive letter 3 of 26
C in cursive
Compare uppercase and lowercase C, then try a word and practice the movement at your own pace.
Uppercase CC
Lowercase Cc
Movement overview
Start, shape, connect
Enter from the baseline, curve above the midline, and leave the c open enough that it cannot be mistaken for an e.
The numbered demonstrations below show pen starts and stroke order. Pale guide lines mark ascender, midline, baseline, and descender zones.
How to write it
Watch cursive C stroke by stroke
lowercase
1 strokeHow to write cursive c
Enter upward, curve left around an open oval, then finish with a short connector.
Stroke numbers mark the starting points and order.
Try it
Use C in a word
create
Look and connect
Examples for cursive C
Words that begin with C
createcalmcoffee
Common connections
chclce
Keep the joining stroke light and aim for even space between both letters.
Writing guidance
Enter from the baseline, curve above the midline, and leave the c open enough that it cannot be mistaken for an e.
Four visual styles
Cc · calm
Cc · calm
Cc · calm
Cc · calm
Warm-up
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