Monogramming Font Styles

BLOCK letters are always done in all caps. They are the easiest to read and largest of the fonts. (KYLIE'S LITTLE PONY)

Calligraphy lettering may be done in all caps (See HOLLYWOOD), or just capitalize the first letter of each word (see Drifter). All caps are easier to read and the letters are larger.   When only the first letter of a name is in caps, if the name contains any letter that rise above the normal writing line, like b,d,f,h,k, or l, letter size must be adjusted a little. If any name contains letters that dip below with writing line, like g, j, p, q, y, even more adjusting must be done, making the lettering even smaller.  If lettering is being done on an overlay, the letters are reduced even more to fit on the overlay.   I advise using all caps if you want to clearly be able to read the monogram. 

Script (See Rosie in photo) lettering is done with only the first letter of each word in caps. Subsequent letter sizes are adjusted, again depending on if there are letters that go above or below the writing line ( see explanation under calligraphy). This font ends up being the smallest of all. The capital script I and T may not look as you'd expect, so if your name includes a capital I or T, ask to see a sample of what they look like before deciding.

MINI SALOON:  (See MICAH in photo) A decorative, old-fashioned stitch best done in all caps.

We have many other fonts, but have found that those listed above meet most needs.  If you have a favorite font not listed above, please contact me to see if we can use it for you.