Lintel Next
A Typeface Inspired by Finnish Design
The Northern Block’s latest release, Lintel Next, marks a major milestone for the foundry and expands its ambitious “Next” series—joining the likes of Nuber Next, Loew Next (which includes Arabic and Devanagari scripts), and Nurom Next.
A reimagining of the original Lintel—first recognized for its appearance in Mafia III—this new version draws inspiration from the modernist philosophy of Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. His signature blend of geometric clarity and natural, organic flow became a guiding force in reshaping the typeface’s tone and construction.
Eighteen months in the making, Lintel Next brings a complete overhaul of the original design. The team reworked the Cyrillic, added full Greek language support, and expanded the family to include six widths—resulting in a powerful superfamily of 96 styles. Its clean structure and flexible range make it a strong choice for branding, editorial, and digital environments alike.
Lintel Next reflects The Northern Block’s ongoing commitment to functional, well-crafted type rooted in clarity, rhythm, and usability.
Type Designers: Jonathan Hill and Tasos Varipatis
Graphic Designer: Donna Wearmouth
Motion Graphics: Tasos Varipatis
Ukrainian Translator: Kateryna Korolevtseva
Copywriter: Daniel Clark
Released: July 2025
Extent: 96 Styles (6 Widths, 8 Weights, 8 Italics)
File Formats: OTF, TTF, WOFF, WOFF2
Trial Fonts: Yes (on request)
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