Roman embroidery font
Roman is a roman capitals embroidery lettering style based on the open-source Cinzel font. Keep capital letters at least 7 mm tall so the stitches stay readable. It suits crests, clubs and classic branding.
- Min. 7 mm capitals
- classical capitals
- Based on Cinzel
Stitched sample. Based on Cinzel.
Roman A to Z, stitched
Every letter, number and common symbol, generated from the font and rendered as real stitches.
About Roman
Capitals inspired by Roman inscriptions, with small flared serifs. It brings a timeless, official look to crests and club names.
Best for
- Crests and coats of arms
- Club and society names
- Hotel and spa linens
- Classic brand marks
Size guide
| Capitals | Result | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mm | Too small | Small labels, cap sides |
| 8 mm | Readable | Left chest names, sleeves |
| 12 mm | Clear | Cap fronts, towels, bags |
| 20 mm | Clear | Pillows, tote bags, jacket fronts |
| 35 mm | Clear | Monograms, jacket backs |
Stitching tips
- Capitals only; lowercase letters are small capitals.
- Wide letter spacing suits it and keeps serifs from touching.
- Arch it over a crest or emblem.
Fonts that pair with Roman
Use one style for the name and another for a tagline or date.
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Other embroidery fonts
BlockBold sans · min. 5 mm · Names on shirts, bags and caps
SlabClassic serif · min. 7 mm · Monograms and a traditional look
TallCondensed caps · min. 6 mm · Long names on sleeves and collars
VarsityHeavy slab · min. 6 mm · Team names, numbers and sports wear
ScriptRounded script · min. 10 mm · Gifts, baby items and towels
RetroBold script · min. 10 mm · Shop names and vintage logos
ClassicElegant serif · min. 8 mm · Wedding linens and formal monograms
RoundedSoft sans · min. 5 mm · Kids' clothes, pets and playful brands
BrushBrush script · min. 10 mm · Sporty slogans and hand-made looks
FlowingFlowing script · min. 12 mm · Signatures, quotes and keepsakes
SportCondensed sans · min. 5 mm · Workwear, jerseys and bold headlines
Roman font questions
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What is the smallest size for the Roman embroidery font?
Keep capital letters at least 7 mm (0.28 in) tall. Smaller than that, the satin stitches start to merge and the letters lose their shape.
What font is Roman based on?
Cinzel, an open-source font under the SIL Open Font License. The stitches are generated from the letter shapes, so the lettering keeps the look of the font.
What is Roman lettering good for?
Crests, clubs and classic branding. Crests and coats of arms, Club and society names, Hotel and spa linens are common uses.
How do I turn Roman text into an embroidery file?
Type your text in the text to embroidery tool with Roman selected, pick a size and color, then send it to the digitizer to preview the stitches and download DST, PES, JEF or another format for your machine.
Do I need to install the font on my machine?
No. The letters are converted into stitches, so the file sews on any machine that reads the format, without the font installed anywhere.
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