Cursive Generatorfa in Cursive
A loop join between f and a, difficulty 3 of 5.
To join f to a, take the f through its loop below the baseline, close the loop as you come back up, and let the tail run straight on into the a from the baseline. The loop should be narrow; a wide one crowds the a.
Words with fa
- family
- faith
- fancy
How a loop join works
The first letter ends in a descender loop below the baseline. The loop closes on the way back up and its tail carries straight on as the connector, so the next letter starts from the baseline as usual. Keeping the loop narrow keeps the pair readable.
The mistake to watch for
Learners make the loop too wide or leave it open, so the two letters tangle or the first one reads as a different letter; practise the loop letter alone until its closing point is steady, then add the second letter.
Practising fa
Write fa on its own a few times, then inside the words below, then in a sentence. Trace the model row on the practice sheet first, follow the dotted row, and finish the line alone. Expect a few sessions before the connector stops needing attention.