Monument font
Newspaper Roman headstone font
compact transitional newspaper serif, common in laser-etched lettering.
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OCT. 9, 1941
SEPT. 18, 1955
About Newspaper Roman
Newspaper Roman is a compact transitional serif of the kind often used in laser-etched lettering and printed memorial cards.
When to use Newspaper Roman
- Matching laser-etched serif lettering
- Compact text where width is limited
When to avoid Newspaper Roman
- Sandblasted Roman capitals, which usually have wider proportions
Common pairings
Patterns that work when Newspaper Roman appears alongside other lettering on the same stone:
- Memorial Sans — A plain sans works as a secondary line under a compact serif.
History and typographic context
Tinos was designed by Steve Matteson and is metrically compatible with a widely used newspaper serif.
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 Tinos for commercial cutting?
- Yes. Tinos 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 Newspaper Roman on your stone?
Monument shops can upload a photo of the stone, match the lettering and see the new date outlined in Newspaper Roman on a photo of the actual stone.