How to write the letter W in cursive

Capital W and small w on four-line ruling. The hand drawn letterforms for the books are still being made, so this is a guide to the proportions, not the final letter art.

Capitals and small letters, Rs 149Interiors are still being drawn, so this is a reservation through the contact page. No payment until the file is ready to send.

Capital W is two V shapes joined. Slant down to line 3, up to line 1, down again, and up, then finish with a small curve to the right. Small w works the same way inside the middle space and ends with a flat top stroke that joins the next letter.

What to watch on four-line copy

Four slants, all the same width. Children usually squeeze the last one.
Both points touch line 3.
The exit at the top of w is why we and wa look odd when a child joins them from the base line.

The mistake to correct first

Three slants instead of four, which leaves the letter somewhere between v and w. Count the strokes out loud while writing, then check the two points.

Practice strip

Trace the shape three times slowly, then write the pair on your own four-line copy. Two minutes a day beats one long session on Sunday.

Capitals and small letters book, Rs 149

Every capital and small letter on four-line pages, in the order schools teach them. The interiors are still being drawn, so reserve a copy through the contact page.

All 26 letters

Page updated 2026-09-04.