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How to write lowercase z in semi-joined handwriting

In semi-joined handwriting, z is written in one stroke. Start on the red dot and keep going without lifting your pencil.

z in printz 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, on the left and go round clockwise.

z is a zig-zag letter: it is made of straight diagonal lines.

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.