The Northern Block
@thenorthernblock.co.uk
Since 2006, The Northern Block has been acclaimed for crafting modernist fonts. Their adept team creates award-winning typefaces for contemporary use, specialising in custom designs for corporate clients. They excel in multi-script languages like Arabic, Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, and Indic, ensuring inclusivity. Their international recognition underscores dedication to innovative type design.
The Northern Block's Company Logos


The Northern Block's Brand Colors
Hex Code
Color name
RGB
HSL
CMYK
#B0CCE1
Periwinkle Gray
176, 204, 225
206, 45, 79
22, 9, 0, 12
#000000
Black
0, 0, 0
0, 0, 0
0, 0, 0, 100
About The Northern Block
The Northern Block is an independent type foundry that has gained international recognition for producing modernist fonts. They cater to brands, creatives, and makers, offering a wide range of fonts that have received numerous awards. Additionally, The Northern Block's highly skilled global team specializes in creating custom designs for corporate clients and has expertise in multi-script languages, including Arabic, Cyrillic, Greek, and Georgian.
Founded in 2006 by Jonathan Hill, The Northern Block has evolved from a one-man operation to a collaborative company that works closely with designers and creatives. Jonathan, known as the Fontman, is passionate about function, modernism, and creating typefaces that are respected and recognized by trusted brands and global manufacturing companies. The team at The Northern Block includes Scott Briggs, the Head of Operations, who takes care of client relationships and custom licenses, and Donna Wearmouth, the Head of Brand, who brings a strategic and thorough approach to her design philosophy.
Tasos Varipatis, a Senior Type Designer based in Greece, joined The Northern Block in 2022, and his expertise in designing Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic scripts adds to the company's capabilities. By subscribing to their updates, customers can stay informed about exclusive discounts, new font releases, and collaborations. The Northern Block prioritizes customer support and provides options for contacting them regarding licensing, returns, and refunds.
With their commitment to innovation and high-quality design, The Northern Block continues to push the boundaries of typography
Company type
Self-Owned
Year founded
2013
Company size
2-10 employees
