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Stone Texts: Typography and Aging at Père Lachaise
A close look at funerary lettering: serif choices, carving depth, and how weathering affects legibility.
11/3/2025
17 min read
Inscriptions speak through form. Serif choices, carving depth, and weathering shape legibility and tone.
Typographic Notes
- Serifs: Classical gravity.
- Sans: Modern clarity.
- Depth: Shadow and readability.
| Choice | Tone |
|---|---|
| Serif | Tradition |
| Sans | Modern |
📸 Gallery
Typography frames memory — letters as voices.
About the Author
Epigraphy Enthusiast
As a long-time Paris walker and storyteller, I created this guide to help visitors find their way through Père Lachaise — from legends and love stories to quiet memorials and the everyday tenderness of remembrance.
Tags
Père Lachaise
Typography
Inscriptions
Carving
Weathering
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