The Northern Block Fonts
Type designer · United Kingdom · On Google Fonts since
1
Font family
5
Total styles
Sep 2025
Last updated
About The Northern Block
Founded in 2006 by Jonathan Hill, The Northern Block is a collaborative type foundry internationally recognised for producing modernist fonts for brands, creatives and makers. The Northern Block's highly skilled and enthusiastic global team, designs and develops award-winning retail and custom typefaces, and is pushing forward the design of non-latin scripts, including Arabic, Cyrillic, Greek and Hebrew.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular font by The Northern Block?
Solway is currently the most popular font by The Northern Block on Google Fonts. It is a serif typeface typically used for editorial content, books, and formal headings.
Can I use The Northern Block fonts for commercial projects?
Yes, all 1 fonts by The Northern Block are open-source (typically licensed under the SIL Open Font License). You can freely use them for commercial websites, print designs, logos, and apps without paying licensing fees.
Is The Northern Block known for serif fonts?
Yes, The Northern Block specializes in serif typography. 1 of their 1 Google Fonts (100%) fall into this category.
Does The Northern Block have their own font foundry website?
Yes, you can visit the official The Northern Block website at instagram.com to see their full portfolio, including retail fonts that may not be available on Google Fonts.
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