Jonathan Hill - Designer/Typographer

Nuber - Font Family A linear geometric sans serif influenced by...

Wed, 01 May 2013 04:59:53 -0400

Nuber - Font Family

A linear geometric sans serif influenced by neo-grotesques and the early Swiss type foundries. Smooth, even letter shapes are carefully drafted from a grid to produce a uniformed, low contrast typeface with a high degree of readability. Details include 540 characters with alternative uppercase R, alternative lowercase a, e and g, 5 variations of numerals, manually edited kerning and opentype features.

Available from:

http://www.thenorthernblock.co.uk/fonts/nuber/

Lintel - Typeface A modern san serif typeface with a pure clean...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:41:58 -0400

Lintel - Typeface

A modern san serif typeface with a pure clean line form. The idea has been to design a font with a proportioned and balanced structure that is applicable to a wide variety of uses. Details include 6 weights with italics, a full character set, manually edited kerning and Euro symbol.

Update 2013

Based on constructive feedback from customers and social media networks the Lintel font has been updated in collaboration with font technician Aleksandr Sukiasov.

1- Language support for Western European, Central European, South Eastern European, Afrikaans, Pinyin and Cyrillic.

2 - A complete set of numbers including tabular, lining and old style figures.

3 - Full set of fractions with numerators and denominators.

4 - Stylistic Ligatures

5 - Display weights in Heavy and Black

6 - Complete set of True Italics

Other refinements include smoother curves, more harmonious letter-fit, improved kerning and open type features. To help promote the latest version of the Lintel font The Northern Block is offering a 90% OFF discount.

Please visit: http://www.thenorthernblock.co.uk/fonts/lintel

Corbert Regular - FREE FONT A geometric sans serif typeface...

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:02:34 -0500

Corbert Regular - FREE FONT

A geometric sans serif typeface influenced by Bauhaus and the early modernist era. Precise circles are optically adjusted to create a clear, natural typeface with great legibility. Details include 540 characters with alternative lowercase a, e and g, 5 variations of numerals, manually edited kerning and Opentype features.

The regular and italic weights are available as FREEWARE which is great news for many people who have enquired about sample fonts to test out in their projects. The rest of the family is still in the development and will include 9 weights with Italics.

To help promote the professional capabilities of this typeface I’m asking people to submit their best examples of the Corbert regular & italic used in a commercial project. In return the best 3 entries will feature on The Northern Blocks website along with a FREE copy of the complete family worth £200. Also the 10 best runner ups will also receive a discount to purchase the complete Corbert family.

Please email your work in pdf or jpeg no larger than 2mb to: info@thenorthernblock.co.uk

FREE DOWNLOADS:

http://www.thenorthernblock.co.uk/fonts/corbert-regular/

http://www.thenorthernblock.co.uk/fonts/corbert-italic/

Hapna Mono - FREE FONT Hapna is a contemporary monospaced serif...

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:19:30 -0500

Hapna Mono - FREE FONT

Hapna is a contemporary monospaced serif font with geometric and rational characteristics. It is the first step in the font family development, that will include display and text weights. It’s key features are 241 characters with alternative uppercase K and opentype features. Available as a FREE DOWNLOAD: http://www.thenorthernblock.co.uk/fonts/hapna-mono/

Eund - Typeface A geometric sans serif with minimal contrast....

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 06:51:45 -0500

Eund - Typeface

A geometric sans serif with minimal contrast. Shallow curves are smoothed out of rectangular letterforms to produce a fresh, legible typeface best suited to information based applications. Details include 9 weights with italics, 500 characters, 5 variations of numerals, stylistic alternatives, manually edited kerning and Opentype features.

Available from: http://www.thenorthernblock.co.uk/fonts/eund/

Baufra is a humanist sans-serif typeface. It is based on the...

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:03:24 -0500

Baufra is a humanist sans-serif typeface. It is based on the sans-serif typefaces of the early 20th century. A characteristic feature of Baufra is its geometric design combined with an earthy naturalism. Baufra family includes 6 weights, 435 characters, manually edited kerning and Opentype features. It was designed for both display and text usage.

Available from : http://www.thenorthernblock.co.uk/fonts/baufra/

Kobern - Typeface A strong, horizontal sans serif typeface. The...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 07:12:04 -0400

Kobern - Typeface

A strong, horizontal sans serif typeface. The letterforms distinct lateral emphasis combined with condensed proportions helps improve readability and use of space across layouts. Ideally suited for a wide range of modern applications, details include 9 weights with italics, 540 characters, 5 variations of numerals, manually edited kerning and Opentype features.

Available from:

http://www.thenorthernblock.co.uk/fonts/kobern/

Uniman - Typeface A clear and simple sans serif typeface....

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:50:30 -0400

Uniman - Typeface

A clear and simple sans serif typeface. Straight lines are combined with precision curves to form a functional and versatile font best suited for a wide range of applications. Developed to meet the needs of the professional user, details include 9 weights with italics, 540 characters, 5 variations of numerals, small caps, stylistic alternatives, manually edited kerning and Opentype features.

Available from: http://www.thenorthernblock.co.uk

Fontdeck Blog: Focus on the Northern Block

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 04:24:39 -0400

Fontdeck Blog: Focus on the Northern Block:

fontdeck:

In the middle of a freezing Yorkshire winter in 2006, Jonathan Hill founded The Northern Block digital type foundry. The goal was - and has been ever since - to design & develop new and original typefaces, with a high technical value that work in the commercial market place.

Jonathan and The…

The Northern Block - Font Foundry To introduce the brand new...

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 04:32:18 -0400

The Northern Block - Font Foundry

To introduce the brand new font website developed by Raw Design Studio of Manchester. The Northern Block are offering a chance to win fonts from their latest collections. To enter the competition simply reblog this message, winners will be announced on the 5/7/12.

Good Luck

Regan - Typeface A finely crafted sans serif typeface with an...

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:24:00 -0400

Regan - Typeface

A finely crafted sans serif typeface with an uncomplicated appearance. Soft curves are mixed with minimal angles to create a readable font ideally suited for identity, editorial and online uses. Details include 10 weights with italics, 540 characters, 5 variations of numerals, small caps, stylistic alternatives, manually edited kerning and Opentype features.

The complete family is available from The Northern Block at an introductory 75% OFF until the end of June. http://www.thenorthernblock.co.uk/regan.htm

NeoGram - Typeface The NeoGram typeface has been through an...

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:05:00 -0400

NeoGram - Typeface

The NeoGram typeface has been through an extensive update program elevating the work to a much higher professional level. The font includes additional weights with italics an extended European character set, ligatures, fractions, lining, tabular and old style numbers. Other refinements include smoother curves, more harmonious letter-fit, improved kerning and various open type features.

Available from The Northern Block

http://www.thenorthernblock.co.uk/neogram.htm

75% OFF Family Packages

Enter code: TNB7551

Offer ends 30/06/12

Metral - Typeface A geometric sans serif with a precise...

Thu, 03 May 2012 10:05:00 -0400

Metral - Typeface

A geometric sans serif with a precise fabricated appearance. Smooth corners are mixed with subtle angles to form a strong, legible typeface ideally suited for a wide range of applications. Details include 6 weights with italics, an extended European character set, manually edited kerning, stylistic alternatives and Opentype features.

The complete family is available from The Northern Block at an introductory 75% OFF until the end of June. Please enter the following discount code into the shopping cart: TNB7576

Originally designed back in 2010 the NuOrder typeface has been...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:43:47 -0400

Originally designed back in 2010 the NuOrder typeface has been further developed through carefully selected feedback from professional type experts. Each letterform has been reformed to a higher level of craftsmanship, creating a more contemporary aesthetic. Other details include the addition of 4 new weights, improved letter spacing and kerning.

The complete family is available from The Northern Block at 75% off until the end of May. Please enter the following discount code into the shopping cart: TNB7533

Regan Slab - Typeface A precision cut slab serif typeface....

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:54:52 -0400

Regan Slab - Typeface

A precision cut slab serif typeface. Simple curves are combined with sharp angles to provide a readable font with subtle characteristics. Regan Slab is ideally suited to wide range of applications including magazines, newspapers and handheld devices. Details include 10 weights with italics, 540 characters, 5 variations of numerals, small caps, stylistic alternatives, manually edited kerning and Opentype features.

Savile - Typeface A modern san serif typeface with a humanistic...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:14:05 -0500

Savile - Typeface

A modern san serif typeface with a humanistic influence. The intention was to create a clean, functional design that would also have an elegant appearance. Careful attention has been paid to proportions and purity of form to help improve readability across text layouts. Details include 8 weights with italics, 540 characters with old style and tabular numerals, stylistic alternatives, manually edited kerning and Opentype features.

Submit your best piece of work with the chance to win a Foundry...

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:26:30 -0500

Submit your best piece of work with the chance to win a Foundry Collection of you’re choice worth over £500.

The Northern Block wants to see the best examples of their typefaces used in a commercial project. The font can either be a freeware or full licensed product from The Northern Block but the work must be an actual commercial job, no personnel or portfolio work.

Please email the work in either pdf or jpg format with a project description of no more than 50 words to: info@thenorthernblock.co.uk

Make sure files are under 2mb.

Closing date for submissions is 01/03/12

An elegant modern typeface with a subtle monoline appearance....

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:50:25 -0500

An elegant modern typeface with a subtle monoline appearance. The simplicity of the design creates clean forms best suited to identity, editorial and advertising uses. Details include 6 weights with italics, an extended European character set, cyrillic lettering, manually edited kerning and Euro symbol.

The complete family is available from The Northern Block at 50% off until the end of February. Please enter the following discount code into the shopping cart: TNB5041

Borda - Typeface A carefully drawn geometric typeface. Exacting...

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:35:53 -0500

Borda - Typeface

A carefully drawn geometric typeface. Exacting angles are combined with smooth corner details to form a clean, legible font with a modern appearance. The compact nature of the letterforms allows for great use of space across text layouts. Details include 6 weights with italics, an extended European character set, manually edited kerning and Euro symbol.

50% OFF all typefaces from The Northern Block Foundry. Please...

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:07:00 -0500

50% OFF all typefaces from The Northern Block Foundry.

Please enter the code: TNB5000

OFFER Ends 31/12/2011