Lowercase calligraphy alphabet
To write the lowercase calligraphy alphabet, write each cursive letter slowly and change the pressure: heavy on every downstroke, light on every upstroke. The letter shapes are the same as cursive; the thick and thin contrast is what makes it calligraphy.
- Trace the letter
- Trace the light letter
- Write it on your own
Printable practice sheets
How to practise
Trace each letter three times: first over the gray guide, then over the faint guide, then on your own. Then print the sheets and fill a row of each letter.
Go letter by letter in alphabet order the first time. After that, practise the letters that share strokes together: a, c, d, g, o, q all start with an oval.
Tools
Any pen works if you use the faux calligraphy method: write the letter, then thicken every downstroke by drawing a second line next to it. A small brush pen or a pointed nib and ink give the swell from pressure alone.