Learn to write the letter F in cursive in capital and lowercase.
Watch how to write it
Free printable worksheet
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Watch the animation, print the free worksheet, and follow the step-by-step guide below, plus the accent forms of cursive F from around the world.
How to write a capital F in cursive
The cursive F capital is written in a few strokes. Begin with a tall curved spine from the top down to the baseline, then lift the pen and add a short crossbar through the middle, and finally a curved cap across the top. Because the capital F in cursive uses more than one stroke, take your time and lift the pen where shown in the animation.
- Draw the tall curved spine from the top down to the baseline.
- Lift the pen, add the crossbar through the middle, then finish with the curved top.
How to write a lowercase f in cursive
The lowercase f is a special letter because it is the only one that reaches both above the top line and below the baseline. Start near the top, curve up, come all the way down through the baseline into a lower loop, then bring the stroke back up and finish with a small crossbar. The lowercase cursive F is tall and graceful.
- Start near the top, curve up, then stroke down through the baseline into the lower loop.
- Bring the stroke back up and add the crossbar to finish.
Common mistakes to avoid
Let it cross the baseline: the lowercase f dips below the line into a loop, unlike most letters. Do not stop it at the baseline.
Do not forget the crossbar: without the small cross, the cursive F can look like a long loop or a j.
Keep it tall: the f is one of the tallest letters, reaching above the top line.
Take your time on the capital: the capital F uses more than one stroke, so lift the pen where the animation shows.
Joining the cursive f
The lowercase f is tall and loops low, but it still joins on both sides in most handwriting styles. Practise the cursive F in real words: fun, fish, off, after, coffee. Watch how the exit stroke leads into the next letter.
Fancy Cursive F
Looking for a decorative or fancy cursive F for a name, a bio, or a social media post? Below are several stylish script versions of the letter. Tap any one to copy it, then paste it wherever you like:
These fancy versions are great for signatures and profiles. For handwriting practice, use the clear F in cursive shapes in the animation and worksheet above.
F with accents around the world
The letter f rarely takes an accent in everyday writing, but a few marked forms exist and are easy to copy:
- แธ โ f with a dot above, used in older Irish spelling.
- ฦ โ the florin or hooked f, used as a currency and function symbol.
Copy and paste every accented F on the F with accent page, or explore the whole set on Letters With Accents.
Copy and paste a cursive F
Want the plain script letter itself? Tap to copy:
Frequently asked questions
How do you write a capital F in cursive?
Draw a tall curved spine from the top to the baseline, then lift the pen, add a crossbar through the middle, and finish with a curved top. The capital F in cursive uses more than one stroke.
How do you write a lowercase f in cursive?
Start near the top, curve up, stroke down through the baseline into a lower loop, bring the stroke back up, and add a small crossbar. It reaches both above the top line and below the baseline.
Why does the cursive f go below the line?
The lowercase f is the only letter with both an ascender and a descender, so its lower loop dips below the baseline. That long, graceful shape is a normal part of the letter.
Is the cursive f one stroke or two?
The lowercase cursive F is usually one flowing stroke with a small added crossbar, while the capital F is made from a few separate strokes.