How To Write Letters in a Sefer Torah, Tefillin, and Mezuzot

A Torah Scroll, Tefillin, and Mezuzot must be written by a competent God-fearing scribe. The calligraphy (Tzurat HaOtiot) is governed by rules that could render a poor quality script or writing invalid.

Specific Letters

Lamed

1. One should be careful that the head of the Lamed does not enter the space in the middle of a Heh or Chet even if it doesn't touch the lefs.