It depends on what you're trying to convey. For a strong, formal, traditional effect, try Bank Gothic (also see the E+F version). If you want something a little more stylish, I'd go for Bernhard Gothic.

There are a number of classic fonts, though, that I'm sure would work. Franklin Gothic (make sure to get a good version), Gill Sans, Frutiger, even Helvetica.

For the monogram, may I suggest Snell Roundhand. It's very elegant and formal, but still quite legible.

Trade Gothic is almost a serifless version of Copperplate.

Engravers Gothic is indeed Copperplate gothic without serifs. But it is probably too much alike to be a good companion.

Maybe it's too similar, but for a sans:
Engravers Gothic

For a Script I'd pair Goudy with Goudy...
Deepdene has some great swash characters that would work well for a monogram.

Maybe Gotham, which has wide caps and is geometric might be a companion.

Beautiful layout on Deepdene, Paul. Did you do that? (There is a too-big g in there you might correct.)

thnx for the compliments, William, i didn't do the website tho. and the font has been corrected. thnx for pointing that out. ;^)

I have yet to choose, but now I have some solid choices, thanks to you all. I have much to learn, much much to learn. My friends friend will be so pleased. I actually have been playing with Snell Roundhand for the monogram, it was my first choice, now I have more, excellent. Best forum ever!

>The initials for the monogram are DRB, all the letters have such similar shapes. Anyone have a suggestion, or somewhere to look for inspiration?

http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/linotype/poetica/ a combination of the supplementary swash capitals, heavy enough to work as a watermark/ghost
Tim