Monarch is a dramatically different framing shape. Strongly angled to create depth and draw the eye in toward the framed photo or art, it is simplicity itself. What Nielsen pioneered in their #51 metal profile, a strongly inward angled metal custom frame moulding, they have now translated into wood in both matte black or chestnut finishes. All Monarch frames come with U/V glass, an Artcare TM Archival Talc (colored) mat, as well as an Artcare TM archival mount board for backing.
Monarch would also be ideal for use in presentation framing, where you have a combination of photos and documents, such as an inscription on a brass plate or a typeset legend, inset into a keyhole opening in a custom mat. That's what's so great about their frames: They can be used for a do-it-yourself project, or you can ask your framer to use them in conjunction with a custom mat treatment. In the end, you get a clean, stylish presentation done at a lower price than a purely custom frame job, presumably with a faster turnaround time. When budget or time constraints dictate this strategy, that's how we do it here at Flax Art & Frame!