Monograms In more recent times initials on shirts were used by big families to distinguish between the clothing of each person. From those humble beginnings of necessity, the personal initial is today a sign of refinement. It is a pride to carry your own logo - it can be your very own spirit animal embroidered on the cuff and your initials. THE LETTERING Usually the initial of the first name is embroidered before that of the surname both followed by a dot, though nothing prevents the initials being embroidered without a dot. THE POSITION Generally the monogram on men’s shirt are embroidered on the left side of the shirt in relation to the 4th button (not considering that of the collar),on the points of the collar or on the out-side of the cuff. To be embroidered either in block letters or Italics. The positioning is very important because it should be eye able to flaunt itself. 1) Back yoke (Below th...