Riley is a fun name to write in cursive because the tall letters (the capital R, l, and y's descender) give it a varied profile. The i-l connection in the middle creates a nice upward sweep. The y at the end finishes things off with a satisfying tail below the baseline.
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These letter pairs need extra attention. Here's how to connect them smoothly.
The capital R ends with a rightward kick. Let that motion carry into the upstroke of the i.
After the i, push straight up into the l without pausing. The transition should feel like one continuous upstroke.
The e opens into the y's first downstroke. Keep the connection at the midline smooth.
The capital R has a loop at the top and a leg that kicks right. Practice that leg since it connects to the rest of the name.
Dot the i after finishing the whole name. Coming back mid-word disrupts your flow.
Make the l clearly taller than the i so the two letters do not blur together.
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