Monument font
Flared Roman headstone font
inscriptional Roman with softly flared serifs, wide round letters and gentle contrast.
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MARGARET HALE
OCT. 9, 1941
SEPT. 18, 1955
About Flared Roman
Flared Roman is an inscriptional Roman with softly flared serifs and wide round letters. It is quieter than Glyphic Roman, with gentle stroke contrast.
When to use Flared Roman
- Wide, round Roman lettering on older stones
- Given names and dates on uprights
When to avoid Flared Roman
- Condensed layouts where space is tight
Common pairings
Patterns that work when Flared Roman appears alongside other lettering on the same stone:
- Glyphic Roman — Compare both when a stone has flared serifs; one is usually closer.
History and typographic context
Forum was designed by Denis Masharov and follows classical Roman inscriptional proportions.
Frequently asked questions
- Will it match the lettering already on the stone exactly?
- Only if the stone was cut in a very similar style. Monumize compares the photo with every font it offers and tells you when the match is only the closest style. Always check the outline on your own photo, and the 1:1 PDF against the stone, before cutting.
- Can I use Forum for commercial cutting?
- Yes. Forum is published under the SIL Open Font License 1.1, which allows commercial use. The cut files you download are lettering outlines made with it.
Ready to see Flared Roman on your stone?
Monument shops can upload a photo of the stone, match the lettering and see the new date outlined in Flared Roman on a photo of the actual stone.