Impallari Type

Impallari Type is a type foundry founded by Argentine designer Pablo Impallari. The foundry is known for creating expressive display typefaces and making significant contributions to the open source font ecosystem.

Open Source Pioneer

Pablo Impallari has been a prolific contributor to Google Fonts, creating numerous high-quality open source typefaces. His work has helped democratize access to professional typography by making distinctive fonts freely available.

The Lobster Family

Lobster, released in 2010, became one of the most popular script fonts on Google Fonts. Its bold, flowing letterforms captured a retro-modern aesthetic that appealed to designers worldwide. Lobster Two offers a lighter weight option for the family.

Notable Typefaces

Impallari Type's library includes distinctive designs:

• Lobster - The iconic bold script that defined an era
• Lobster Two - A lighter weight variant
• Cabin - A humanist sans-serif inspired by Edward Johnston
• Libre Baskerville - An open source interpretation of Baskerville

Design Philosophy

Impallari's typefaces often draw inspiration from historical designs while incorporating contemporary sensibilities. The foundry focuses on creating fonts that are both expressive and functional.

Community Impact

Through open source releases and contributions to Google Fonts, Impallari Type has had an outsized impact on web typography. Millions of websites use fonts designed or contributed to by Pablo Impallari.