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How to write lowercase i in semi-joined handwriting

In semi-joined handwriting, i is written with 2 strokes. Start on the red dot marked 1 and follow the numbers.

i in printi in joined (cursive)

The letter shape comes from the Playwrite font; numbers show where each stroke starts.
🖨️ Worksheet

Step by step

  1. Stroke 1: start at the middle line, in the middle and go straight down.
  2. Stroke 2: add the dot.

i is a long ladder letter: start at the top and go straight down, then flick out.

In semi-joined writing most letters join to the next one; after b, f, g, j, p, q, s and y you leave a small gap instead.