Eli is one of the shortest names you will encounter, just three letters. The capital E leads into the tall l, and the i finishes things off. With so few letters, each one is highly visible, so precision matters more than usual.
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These letter pairs need extra attention. Here's how to connect them smoothly.
The capital E's final rightward stroke flows directly into the l's upstroke. Keep the l tall and confident.
The l drops from its height to the baseline, then rises into the short i. The height difference should be clear.
Three letters means every stroke is on display. Take your time with each one.
The l should be noticeably taller than the i. That height contrast is essential.
Dot the i after writing all three letters for a clean finish.
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