p is a vertical downstroke followed by a vertical upstroke and then the loop. rho is a curved upstroke and the loop all in one go. Z - try putting hooks on th

p is a vertical downstroke followed by a vertical upstroke and then the loop. rho is a curved upstroke and the loop all in one go. Z - try putting hooks on the head and tail of the letter - I'd stick with crossing your zeds/zees. Funky calligraphy is not for everyone - you can always explain things with prose. The important thing is the message.