font_foundry: The Northern Block

Zenga

Zenga font

Zenga is a contemporary typeface that fuses precise geometry with subtle hints of blackletter forms. The concept was to adapt core values from the gothic style and develop a design suitable for grid and...

Ordax

Ordax font

Ordax is a condensed display sans-serif type family. Simple, clean and modern, it was designed to assert reliability and gravitas to the content. It is particularly suitable for projects that demand simplicity and space...

Paradroid

Paradroid font

A pragmatic sans-serif which sits in the centre on the grotesque to geometric style spectrum. Equal measures of both letterforms create a neutral type family that is modern, functional, and easy to read without...

Ruddy

Ruddy font

Ruddy is a display sans serif type family. It has a playful and mischievous presence. Exaggerated geometry and varied vertical character stem placement contribute to its animated appearance. Ruddy comes in 4 weights with...

Sprout

Sprout font

Sprout is a low-contrast sans serif, slightly condensed for economy of space, and complete with 6 weights in Roman and Italic. It has open apertures and a generous x-height for clarity of reading. It...

Typold

Typold font

Typold originated out of the desire to improve geometric forms and push beyond previous achievements through collaborative working methods and knowledge sharing. The result is a finely balanced modern sans serif constructed from mathematical...

Celdum

Celdum font

Celdum, a modern geometric type family, constructed from a rectangular grid. Smooth, precise curves meet horizontal and vertical lines to create a monoline design with no apparent contrast. Each letter shape has unique subtleties...

Stolzl

Stolzl font

Stolzl Text is the text companion of the display family, Stolzl Display by The Northern Block, which was optically tailored to perform as a functional addition to this concept steered font collection. Stolzl Text...

Rutan

Rutan font

Rutan is a modern sans serif type family designed for pleasurable reading. Although built essentially on a geometric foundation, the typeface has been skilfully shaped into an aesthetically pleasing and legible tool. Slightly condensed...

Monsal Gothic

Monsal Gothic font

A contemporary gothic sans font family with simple and condensed proportions. The design pays close attention towards balance and expression of form, creating a functional yet elegant typeface suitable for extensive text-based publications in...