u/akcpcc

So our home has a nice, decorative brick mailbox enclosure. Set into the brick on one side (so that it is visible to passing traffic) is smooth cement rectangle where the previous owner had their last name engraved in cursive. I have tried to block it with plants in the past, but I'd like to get rid of the engraving. It seems like it could be "filled in" with a putty of some kind and painted over. It is currently painted white. Any suggestion on how to best tackle this job? Thanks!