Letter Study Guide

Cursive Letter R

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

Uppercase (Capital)
ℛ
Unicode: U+211B
Lowercase
𝓇
Unicode: U+1D4C7
Combined Pair
ℛ 𝓇
Phonetic: /ɑːr/
Penmanship Guide

How to Write Cursive R & r

Follow the precise stroke order for flawless connected penmanship.

ℛ

Uppercase R Strokes

  1. 1 Draw left vertical stem with an entry flourish.
  2. 2 Form upper rounded lobe to midline, knot at stem.
  3. 3 Kick downward to right baseline with an exit wave.
𝓇

Lowercase r Strokes

  1. 1 Sweep from baseline up to midline.
  2. 2 Make a small step right across midline, then curve down to baseline.

Ligatures & Connecting Rules

Lowercase r features a distinctive top horizontal plateau before dropping to baseline.

Historical Note: From Phoenician Resh (head), modified in Latin script with an added support leg.

Example Words Featuring R

Practice connecting cursive R with these common words:

RadiantRomanticRefinedRenaissanceRhythm
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Unicode code point for cursive capital R?

The standard Unicode Mathematical Script character for capital R is ℛ with code point U+211B.

How do you connect lowercase r in a cursive word?

Lowercase r features a distinctive top horizontal plateau before dropping to baseline.

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