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 & interviews
- 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.
- 8 eye-catching typefaces that will elevate your editorial designs
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May spotlights eight standout typefaces from Blaze Type that enhance editorial design. The feature highlights each font’s design intent, versatility, and technical features, showcasing Blaze Type’s growing influence in contemporary typography. It also references real-world applications such as the 22º Bienal Sesc Videobrasil project by Luciana Facchini.
- Matthieu Salvaggio on Blaze Type's collaborative approach and commitment to flexible licensing
The Brand Identity interviews Matthieu Salvaggio, founder of Lyon-based type foundry Blaze Type, about the studio’s collaborative approach to type design and its philosophy of fair, flexible font licensing. Salvaggio discusses the evolution of Blaze Type’s catalogue, the challenges of running a foundry, and the process behind complex releases like Sigurd. The conversation highlights the foundry’s commitment to accessibility, experimentation, and designer collaboration.