The Northern Block is an independent type foundry internationally recognised for producing modernist fonts for brands, creatives and makers.

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Loew Next Devanagari
An evocative global typeface incorporating the Devanagari script

Loew Next Devanagari is an extension of the Loew Next typeface, designed to incorporate the Devanagari script used in languages like Hindi, Marathi, and Sanskrit. It adapts the geometric precision and modernity of Loew Next to accommodate the intricate forms of Devanagari, ensuring a cohesive and stylish integration with the original Latin characters.

 

Scriber
A meticulously crafted geometric stencil typeface

Perfect for both digital and print media, Scriber brings a unique blend of structure and creativity to your work. With its clean, straight lines and sharp angles, Scriber ensures a balanced, uniform look that stands out in any context. The distinctive breaks within the strokes of each letter add an industrial flair, making Scriber ideal for projects that require a modern, technical feel.

 

Heltar
A typeface born from the legacy of Helvetica

Heltar is a modern neo-grotesque typeface born from the legacy of Helvetica and refined for the digital age. Drawing inspiration from The Designers Republic’s treatment of Helvetica and the improvements of Hass Unica, Heltar strikes a balance between homage and innovation. Its meticulously crafted letterforms ensures readability and rhythm, even under close tracking.

Nurom Next
A unique, adaptable sans-serif, shaped by an international team

Nurom Next, the evolution of the original Nurom typeface released in 2017, represents a contemporary sans-serif design influenced by early grotesque styles. A significant enhancement is its extended language support, now accommodating Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, and Vietnamese. Ten years in the making, Nurom Next is a true collaboration, shaped by an international team.

 

Mynor-B
An organic and imperfect sans-serif in 14 styles

Inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi—this philosophy inspired Mynor-B’s departure from the strict geometric style of its predecessor, Mynor, towards a more organic and imperfect design approach. Additionally, a desire to create a more humanist, expressive, and readable typeface, particularly in longer text passages, guided the development of Mynor-B.

 

Paradroid Mono Soft
A refined, rounded adaptation of the original Paradroid typeface

The typeface retains Paradroid’s pragmatic and balanced design, placing it at the midpoint of the grotesque and geometric style spectrum. The rounded edges introduce a subtle softness, enhancing its approachability while maintaining the neutral and modern aesthetics of the original design. This results in a typeface that is functional and easy to read, with a smooth, understated character.

Latest News

 

RELEASES

Loew Next Devanagari—An evocative global typeface for the rising global superpower that is India.

 

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Nurom Next by The Northern Block—
Unified over a decade. Unified with respect. Unified by design.

NEWS

Victionary’s newest publication, Stencil In Use, features Scriber in its curated selection of 105 stencil typefaces.

 

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Success for Angusta at the Hiiibrand International Design Awards, as the typeface wins its second competition. 

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A Year of Bold Font Releases, Partnerships, and Global Achievements: The Northern Block’s 2024 in Review.

 

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Angusta, Fagun, Hubsch, and Zabawa are among 180 typefaces featured in the 7th edition of the Yearbook of Type by Slanted.

 

Our Approach

 
The Northern Block font customisation

Customise it

We’ve been making typefaces for some of the world’s leading companies for the best part of a decade. And out of this, have concluded that no two type design projects are the same. Work together uniquely to discover what font you want to make and learn to understand the details behind its making.

Modify it

Modifying a typeface together can be a faster cost-effective solution when budgets and deadlines don’t allow for a design made from scratch. You may have been working with one of our existing fonts and would like to have an exclusive version to create a unique visual identity.

The Northern Block font language extensions

Expand it

The Northern Block, in collaboration with trusted partners around the globe, has the experience and expertise to expand a font to cover the following languages; Arabic, Cyrillic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Georgian, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Thai and Indic.

 

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