Oliver
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Moderate Difficulty

How to Write Oliver in Cursive

Oliver

Oliver has a nice rhythm with the tall l in the middle and the short letters surrounding it. The v-e connection can be tricky since both letters change direction. The capital O is one of the simpler capitals to write.

Letter-by-Letter Breakdown

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Tricky Connections in "Oliver"

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

ve
"ve" Connection
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The v bottoms out at the baseline and heads right. Curve up and into the e without hesitation.

Ol
"Ol" Connection
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After the capital O, push into the l's tall upstroke. Don't pause between them.

er
"er" Connection
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The e opens into the small cursive r. Keep the r as a tiny bump.

Practice Tips for "Oliver"

1

The l should be the tallest letter. It is the backbone of the name.

2

Practice the ver ending. Those three letters need to stay distinct.

3

The capital O is just a round stroke. Simple, but make it smooth.

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