How to Write Mr & Mrs in Cursive

By Maya Chen, lettering designer and type educator · Checked by Jordan Hale · October 2026 · How we review content

"Mr & Mrs" in Playwrite US Trad, a typeface modelled on traditional school cursive.

Mr & Mrs is a short phrase with two capital M's and an ampersand, so the work is in matching the capitals and drawing the & well. It is a staple of wedding signs, cake toppers and thank-you cards. Each word is only two or three letters, and that makes the rhythm, the spacing and the symbol in the middle the main things to get right.

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Letter by letter

Each distinct letter in "Mr & Mrs" has its own stroke-by-stroke page.

The joins in Mr & Mrs

Mr: The capital M is three humps and a finishing undercurve, and it connects. Carry that stroke straight into the r without lifting. Keep the r small and pointed beside the big capital.
rs: In Mrs, the r's pointed shoulder runs into a short bridge to the s, which rises to a small point and curls at the baseline. Keep both letters short.

Tricky spots

Matching M's: The two capital M's should have the same height, slant and three humps. If one M leans or the humps differ, the pair looks mismatched. Write them one after the other on the guide lines.
Cursive ampersand: The ampersand is drawn in a continuous stroke like a looped S with a tail, ending in a small flick. It is a symbol, not a letter, so it has no traditional school form. Practise a single stroke until it flows.
Period after Mr: Mr and Mrs often carry no period in modern use, and a period is optional. If you add one, place it low and small, so it does not sit near the r's shoulder.
The ampersand gap: The ampersand is a separate shape and does not join to either word. Leave a space about one M-hump wide on each side so it can stand clear.

Capitals

Both Mr and Mrs are always capitalised, since they are titles, so the two capital M's are essential. In school cursive the capital M connects: its last stroke finishes with an undercurve that carries into the r, so each word can be written without a lift. The ampersand is a symbol and stands alone, so give it its own space and size.

Variations and styles

The & is the star of this phrase, so it is often written larger and with a flourish, in a different weight from the words. Many wedding signs use Mr & Mrs with a surname underneath, and the same style for both. Write 'and' in cursive for a more formal look, as in Mr and Mrs, where the n and d flow in one stroke.

Printable practice sheet

Trace the grey letters, then write your own on the empty lines. Prints on one page (Letter or A4).

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Copy-paste versions of Mr & Mrs

Only the two capital M's are substituted in script: ℳ (U+2133) appears once per word, and the r and s are standard math script. The ampersand is not styled and stays an ordinary character in every version. Bold script 𝓜𝓻 & 𝓜𝓻𝓼 is a single block, so the capitals match their neighbours.

Mr & Mrs in cursive: questions

How do I write an ampersand in cursive?

Start with a small curve like an S, loop back across to make a closed top, then sweep down to the right and finish with a small flick. There is no single traditional form, so practise until the stroke is smooth.

Should I use & or 'and' in cursive?

Use & for signs, cards and logos where the symbol adds decoration. Use 'and' for formal invitations or full sentences. In cursive, 'and' connects in one stroke through the n and d, while & stands apart as its own shape, so it is the one to enlarge or flourish on a wedding sign.

Does the M join to the r in Mr?

Yes, in school cursive. The capital M ends its third hump with a finishing undercurve that runs straight into the r, so you do not lift. A signature style might break the join with a small gap, but the standard form connects, and both M's should match so the two words look planned.

Do Mr and Mrs need periods?

In US usage periods are common after Mr and Mrs, while British usage usually omits them. For a sign either is fine, as long as you match the choice in both words. If you add a period, place it low and small after the r, and add one after the s in Mrs as well.