uppercase
1 strokeHow to write cursive P
Loop through the tall stem, return to the baseline, and form one open upper bowl.
Stroke numbers mark the starting points and order.
Cursive letter 16 of 26
P in cursive
Compare uppercase and lowercase P, then try a word and practice the movement at your own pace.
Uppercase PP
Lowercase Pp
Movement overview
Start, shape, connect
Descend below the baseline, retrace upward, and form a small open bowl at the midline.
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 P stroke by stroke
lowercase
2 strokesHow to write cursive p
Enter to the midline, descend below the baseline, return up, form the bowl, and exit.
Stroke numbers mark the starting points and order.
Try it
Use P in a word
peace
Look and connect
Examples for cursive P
Words that begin with P
peacepaperpromise
Common connections
prplpe
Keep the joining stroke light and aim for even space between both letters.
Writing guidance
Descend below the baseline, retrace upward, and form a small open bowl at the midline.
Four visual styles
Pp · paper
Pp · paper
Pp · paper
Pp · paper
Warm-up
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