Longhand

Lesson · Classic School Cursive

The letter a, before the ink commits.

Settle the wrist first — work through 3 short drills, then set the letter down on the ruled sheet.

The letter a

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ExemplarFig. 01
a
  1. 1Enter the a with a light upstroke from the baseline, as if the last letter is still attached.
  2. 2Form the body in one continuous motion, keeping a steady, even slant.
  3. 3Carry the exit stroke straight into position for the next letter — never lift the pen mid-word.
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