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How to Write Lillian in Cursive

Lillian

Lillian has three tall l's that create a striking fence-like pattern in the middle of the name. Getting all three to the same height is the main challenge. The capital L starts things off with a sweeping loop, and the i-a-n ending finishes cleanly.

Letter-by-Letter Breakdown

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Tricky Connections in "Lillian"

These letter pairs need extra attention. Here's how to connect them smoothly.

Li
"Li" Connection
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The capital L ends with a baseline loop. Guide it into the short i's upstroke.

ll
"ll" Connection
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Both l's must match in height. Write them as a continuous up-down-up motion.

ia
"ia" Connection
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After the i, curve into the a without lifting. Make sure the a closes at the top.

Practice Tips for "Lillian"

1

Practice writing three l's in a row until you can make them identical every time.

2

Dot the i after finishing the entire name. There are two i's to remember.

3

The i-a-n ending is the easy part. Let yourself relax into it after the tall l section.

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