Cursive B: Copy and Paste, How to Write It + Free Worksheet
The cursive b starts with the same tall loop as l, but it ends with a twist: b is a bridge letter, finishing at the midline and handing the next letter over from the top. Copy the cursive b in every style below and learn the bridge finish that gives words like be and by their shape.
Cursive B copy and paste
Every character below is real Unicode text. Tap a card above for one-tap copy, or select from this chart:
| Style | Capital B | Lowercase b |
|---|---|---|
| Cursive | ℬ | 𝒷 |
| Cursive bold | 𝓑 | 𝓫 |
| Handwriting | 𝐵 | 𝑏 |
| Handwriting bold | 𝑩 | 𝒃 |
| Gothic | 𝔅 | 𝔟 |
| Outline | 𝔹 | 𝕓 |
| Bubble | Ⓑ | ⓑ |
How to write a cursive capital B
- Make a tall downstroke from the top line to the baseline, starting with a small curl at the top.
- From the top of the stem, curve out to the right to form the upper bowl, touching the stem near the midline.
- Continue into the lower bowl, closing it at the baseline, and finish with a small loop against the stem.
How to write a lowercase b in cursive
- From the baseline, swing an upward loop that touches the top line — the same opening as l.
- Come straight down the loop to the baseline.
- Curve up and to the right in a narrow under-curve.
- Finish with a small side dip at the midline pointing right. That bridge stroke is what separates b from l.
Connecting b to other letters
B is one of the four bridge letters — o, w, v and b — so the letter after it hangs from the midline: in be and by, the e and y lose their usual entry stroke. If your b ends at the baseline instead, readers will see li. Drill be, by and the double b in bubble.
Free printable cursive B worksheet
Tracing guides for capital and lowercase b, on ruled practice lines. Free to print and share in class.
Cursive B questions
What is the difference between cursive b and cursive l?
They begin with the same tall loop. The l finishes with a tail on the baseline; the b adds an under-curve and ends with a small dip at the midline. That midline finish is the whole identity of the b.
Why does my cursive b look like li?
Your final stroke is dropping to the baseline. End the b at the midline with the side dip, and connect the next letter from there.
How do I copy a cursive b?
Tap 𝒷 or 𝓫 on the cards above, or convert whole words with the cursive text generator on our homepage.
Practise the whole alphabet: back to the cursive alphabet A–Z, or open the cursive text generator to convert full words.