The special moments in life require a unique type of gift. Monogrammed gifts make special occasions like birthdays and weddings a little more personal. A monogram is a decorative motif that uses one, two, or more letters of a person’s name, usually in an elegant font. In most circumstances, the letters used are the initials of the person receiving the gift.
Monogram Styles and Arrangements
A monogram comes in many different styles and arrangements. The arrangement of the initials may vary depending on the recipient of the gift. These are the common types of monograms that can be seen:
- The initial style monogram
- uses a monogram of a letter, usually the first or last initial, or the letter of a company
- Block style
- popularly used in three letter monograms, the letters are all the same size and width
- Traditional style
- Typically used with names in a three-initial format, the middle letter represents the first letter of the last name and is slightly larger than the side letters that are indicative of the first and middle names.
- Stacked style
- best used with three letter monograms, first and middle initials are stacked and placed to the left of the last initial initial
- Interlocking
- used with fonts that have flourishes, allowing elements to touch each other
- Circular monogram
- a style that works best with monograms of two or three letters, the letters fit inside and in a circle shape
- Diamond
- works the same way as circular monogram, only the letters are encased in a diamond shape or take the shape of a diamond
- Split letter
- a small space overlaps the initial character, and this space can contain the entire word that represents the initial letter
Different shapes of monogram
Monograms can be created using the font and layout that suit the occasion. Many monogrammed gifts are often made by engraving or engraving the monogram on the gift. An example of this is jewelry, glasses, wooden souvenirs, etc.
Other forms of monogram include embroidery and vinyl decals. Many jackets or polo shirts may be adorned with a business or owner’s monogram in embroidered lettering. These letters can also be made in various fonts. Vinyl decals are made for items like plastic cups and car windows.
Why Monogram?
Monograms are a great way to personalize a gift for the recipient. Most monogrammed gifts are functional too, meaning the recipient can use them instead of just placing them on a shelf. For special occasions, the use of monograms provides a personal experience and shows the thinking of the person giving the gift.
