Letter Study Guide

Cursive Letter I

Comprehensive stroke guide, Unicode codes, letter anatomy, and copyable script variations for uppercase I and lowercase i.

Uppercase (Capital)
ℐ
Unicode: U+2110
Lowercase
𝒾
Unicode: U+1D4BE
Combined Pair
ℐ 𝒾
Phonetic: /aɪ/
Penmanship Guide

How to Write Cursive I & i

Follow the precise stroke order for flawless connected penmanship.

ℐ

Uppercase I Strokes

  1. 1 Sweep from left baseline up into a top curved apex.
  2. 2 Pull down in a graceful slanted stem to baseline.
  3. 3 Curl upward to left into a base loop.
𝒾

Lowercase i Strokes

  1. 1 Sweep up from baseline to midline.
  2. 2 Retrace down along same line to baseline with exit curve.
  3. 3 Lift pen and place a single clean dot directly above midline.

Ligatures & Connecting Rules

Always place the tittle (dot) after completing the full cursive word.

Historical Note: Dot was added in medieval Latin manuscripts to distinguish consecutive i strokes from u and m.

Example Words Featuring I

Practice connecting cursive I with these common words:

InspireInfiniteIlluminatedIntricateIris
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Unicode code point for cursive capital I?

The standard Unicode Mathematical Script character for capital I is ℐ with code point U+2110.

How do you connect lowercase i in a cursive word?

Always place the tittle (dot) after completing the full cursive word.

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