Michael in Cursive

Start with the capital M: a small entry loop, then three humps that step down slightly from left to right, ending in a tail. Its tail runs straight into the i, so the pen stays down. The i is a short upstroke to the midline and a downstroke back to the baseline; it runs from the baseline straight into the c. The c is a small open curve that starts just below the midline and swings down to the baseline; it runs from the baseline straight into the h. The h is a tall loop, then a hump drawn from the baseline; it runs from the baseline straight into the a. The a is an oval closed at the top, then a downstroke on its right side that exits at the baseline; it runs from the baseline straight into the e. The e is a small loop drawn from the baseline up through the midline and back down; it runs from the baseline straight into the l. The l is a tall loop that returns to the baseline, and its exit stroke finishes the word.

When the word is finished, go back and dot the i. A common slip in Michael is pinching the loop of e shut, which turns it into an undotted i.