Cursive Small f
Lowercase f is unusual because, in many cursive models, it extends both above the x-height and below the baseline. This page shows the letter on ruled paper, a copyable script character, example words and the letters most often practised alongside it.
Cursive Small f specimen
About this specimen
The large letter is drawn with a cursive font on your device, so its shape varies. The copyable styles below are Unicode symbols, not handwriting.
Copy f in other styles
Each row gives the lowercase and capital letter together. Only Cursive and Cursive bold are script lettering; the others are shown for convenience.
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Cursive
𝒻, ℱ
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Cursive bold
𝓯, 𝓕
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Gothic (not cursive)
𝔣, 𝔉
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Gothic bold (not cursive)
𝖋, 𝕱
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Italic (not cursive)
𝑓, 𝐹
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Bold italic (not cursive)
𝒇, 𝑭
Shape and formation
- Rises above the x-height (it has an ascender).
- Drops below the baseline (it has a descender).
- Includes a crossbar or crossing stroke.
Stroke order and direction differ between handwriting models, so this page does not teach one. Use the model from your teacher or course.
The letter f in words
- fish
- leaf
- coffee
Related lowercase letters
Frequently asked questions
How do I type a cursive f?
Open the cursive text generator, type f and copy the result. The Cursive style gives you the character shown on this page. It is a Unicode symbol, so its look depends on your device.
Which part of lowercase f rises above the other letters?
The ascender of f reaches above the x-height. How tall it is and how wide the loop is depends on the handwriting model you follow.
Is the script f the same as handwritten f?
No. The script character is a separate Unicode symbol that resembles script lettering. Handwriting is a connected style where letters join, and a single symbol cannot show that.