The Northern Block, a type foundry located in Newcastle upon Tyne, was begun by Jonathan Hill in 2006. The Northern Block is well known for their clean, geometric approach to type design, balancing modern aesthetics with extensive functionality, tied up neatly with a healthy dose of anti-establishment attitude.
The Northern Block’s latest addition, Luminare, is an elegant serif with a calligraphic edginess. What began as an experimental exploration into stenciled lettering influenced by 17th century liturgical manuscripts and calligraphy, eventually became the resonant, intense Luminare. Available in five weights ranging from Light to ExtraBold, this font is a sophisticated letterset with a high degree of legibility.
Don’t be fooled by its classical undertones; Luminare has a contemporary poise appropriate for a wide variety of modern applications. Striking in both print and digital design, this font is well-suited for mobile applications and web content, headlines, editorials, educational content, advertising, letterhead, logos, business cards, and an endless array of professional communications. If you purchase it right now, Luminare is on sale at 30% off the regular price until October 25th!
We love the work from The Northern Block and we encourage you to check out their entire portfolio available at YouWorkForThem. With nearly 100 products currently available, they’ve got a type design for just about every type of design!
