Matthieu Salvaggio
Founder, Designer
In their own words
Type design is an everlasting work, there’s no such thing as a ‘finished’ typeface if you ask me.
Blaze Type is still built the same way: instinct first, system second.
What matters is that our users, type enthusiasts, have a great experience discovering our fonts and navigating the website.
The hardest part is developing a keen eye.
I have a soft spot for sharp serifs.
Every obstacle is an opportunity to grow.
It’s a long process, designing type, and in the end, we get better by practising.
Blaze Type is an experimental ground for designers to express their intentions.
I know how difficult it can be for designers to have clients pay for fonts.
Articles & interviews4
- Blaze Type’s 10th birthday celebration kicks off with new website design
Blaze Type celebrates its 10th anniversary with a redesigned website that enhances user experience and showcases its extensive type catalogue. Founder Matthieu Salvaggio reflects on the foundry’s evolution, emphasizing experimentation, perpetual improvement, and a focus on audience engagement. The new site introduces smoother navigation, a font pairing tool, and plans for additional features later in 2026.
- How Matthieu Salvaggio grew Blaze Type from three fonts to 100+
The Brand Identity interviews Matthieu Salvaggio about the growth of Blaze Type from a small independent foundry into a global type design platform with over 100 families. Salvaggio discusses rebuilding after a data centre fire, launching a new website, and his self-taught approach to type design. The conversation highlights Blaze Type’s collaborative model, custom work for major clients, and its instinct-driven curation philosophy.