Monument font
Uncial headstone font
rounded Celtic uncial letters with a hand-lettered feel.
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OCT. 9, 1941
SEPT. 18, 1955
About Uncial
Uncial is a set of rounded Celtic uncial letters with a hand-lettered feel.
When to use Uncial
- Celtic and Irish themed stones
- Short names and headers
When to avoid Uncial
- Long inscriptions and small dates
Common pairings
Patterns that work when Uncial appears alongside other lettering on the same stone:
- Roman Serif — Roman capitals keep dates clear under an uncial name.
History and typographic context
Uncial Antiqua is an uncial design by Brian J. Bonislawsky (Astigmatic).
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 Uncial Antiqua for commercial cutting?
- Yes. Uncial Antiqua 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 Uncial on your stone?
Monument shops can upload a photo of the stone, match the lettering and see the new date outlined in Uncial on a photo of the actual stone.