Paisley is a fun name with varied letter heights. The capital P drops below the baseline, the i and s stay low, the l shoots up, and the y drops back down. That up-and-down rhythm is what makes it visually interesting. The a-i-s section in the middle needs careful spacing.
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These letter pairs need extra attention. Here's how to connect them smoothly.
The capital P finishes at the midline. Curve down into the a's rounded body.
The i's connecting stroke feeds into the s. Keep the s small and not overly curvy.
The l drops from its full height and connects to the e at the midline. The transition should be smooth, not abrupt.
Dot the i after finishing the whole name. There is only one dot to remember.
The l-e-y ending has a nice rhythm: up, middle, down. Let your hand follow that flow.
The s in cursive looks different from print. It is a small bump that curves back to connect right.
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