Master the cursive B with our step-by-step stroke guide. Learn both uppercase and lowercase forms, plus tips for smooth, consistent handwriting.
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Place your pen at the top writing line and draw a straight line down to the baseline. This vertical stem is the backbone of the cursive B — keep it clean and slightly slanted to the right for a natural cursive look.
From the baseline, curve back upward along the right side of the stem. This return stroke should stay close to the original line but not touch it, creating a narrow channel between the two strokes.
At the top line, curve to the right and then back down to the midpoint of the letter. This creates the upper belly of the B — a rounded, open loop that should be slightly smaller than the lower loop.
From the midpoint, curve to the right again and sweep down to the baseline, forming the larger lower belly. Finish with a small upward flick to the right that connects to the next letter. The complete B should have two stacked loops on the right side of a vertical stem.
Unlike the uppercase B, the lowercase cursive b begins at the top writing line. Draw a straight line down to the baseline — this is the ascender stroke that gives the lowercase b its height.
From the baseline, curve back up along the right side of the stem, stopping at the midline (x-height). This retracing motion is what distinguishes cursive b from cursive h — the b comes back up to the midline, not the top.
At the midline, curve to the right and sweep down to the baseline, creating a rounded belly. The loop should be full and open, touching the baseline at the bottom and the midline at the top.
Finish at the baseline with a small upward flick to the right. This exit stroke connects smoothly to the next letter. The completed lowercase b should look like a tall stem with a rounded belly on the lower right.
The upper and lower loops of the uppercase B should be open and rounded, not pinched or closed. A closed loop turns your B into something that looks like a number 8 or a Greek beta.
The lowercase cursive b and h look very similar — both have a tall stem. The difference is where the return stroke stops: b comes back to the midline, h comes back to the top line. Practice both side by side.
In the uppercase B, the lower loop is typically slightly larger than the upper loop. This gives the letter visual balance. Don't make them the same size — the asymmetry is what makes it look natural.
Write words that feature the letter B frequently — "baby," "bubble," "beautiful," and "brave." This trains your hand to connect B to different neighboring letters in real writing contexts.
Trace the letters below to build muscle memory. Print this page or trace on your screen.
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Try the Cursive Text Generator →The uppercase cursive B has a vertical stem on the left with two rounded loops stacked on the right side — a smaller upper loop and a slightly larger lower loop. The lowercase cursive b has a tall ascender stem with a single rounded belly on the lower right, similar to a printed b but with flowing, connected strokes.
Both letters have a tall stem, but they differ in where the return stroke stops. For cursive b, the stroke comes back up to the midline (x-height) before forming the belly loop. For cursive h, the stroke continues all the way back to the top line before arching over. This small difference is what distinguishes the two letters.
In some cursive styles, the lowercase b and v can look similar when written quickly, especially if the belly loop of the b is not fully formed. The key difference is that b has a tall ascender that reaches the top line, while v stays entirely between the baseline and midline. Slowing down and fully forming the ascender solves this problem.
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Most cursive styles use a rightward slant of about 52 degrees from vertical. Your cursive B should follow this same slant so it blends naturally with the rest of your handwriting. If your B stands straight up while other letters slant right, it will look disconnected from the surrounding text.
The cursive B is the handwritten, connected form of the letter B used in cursive writing. The uppercase version features a vertical stem with two stacked loops on the right side, while the lowercase version has a tall ascender with a single rounded belly. Both forms are written in continuous, flowing strokes that connect to neighboring letters, making them essential components of fluent cursive handwriting.
The letter B appears frequently in English text — it's the 13th most common letter in the English language. Mastering the cursive B early helps build confidence in cursive writing because its loop-based structure is similar to many other letters (P, R, and lowercase b all share loop mechanics). Research also shows that practicing cursive handwriting improves neural connectivity, fine motor skills, and reading comprehension in young learners.
A print B is typically constructed from a vertical line and two separate curved strokes — you may even lift your pen between the upper and lower curves. The cursive B, by contrast, is written in one or two continuous motions with no pen lifts within the letter. The cursive version also includes an entry stroke (connecting from the previous letter) and an exit stroke (leading into the next letter), making it part of a connected writing flow. The loops in cursive B are more rounded and open compared to the sharper angles sometimes seen in print B.
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