is a Brazilian type designer, illustrator and visual
artist recognized for creating one of the largest independent catalogs
of original typefaces in Latin America, with more than 260 original
fonts published and used in films, television, books, branding and
creative projects around the world.

Over the past two decades, he has developed a distinctive body of work that combines historical research, cultural identity and expressive typography. His typefaces explore a wide range of visual styles, from vintage printing, western and stencil lettering to Brazilian folk culture, cordel aesthetics and pixel art.

His fonts have appeared in internationally recognized productions,
including

• Lawless (2012),

• Savages (2012),

• The Hateful Eight (2014),

• TheMan in the High Castle (Amazon Prime Video, 2015),

• How (Not) to Kill My Husband (Investigation Discovery, 2015),

• Suicide Squad (2016 Warner Bros.),

• Love 101(Netflix, 2020),

• Counter Column (2020),

• Wolves (2023)

• Outlaw Posse (2024),

as well as Brazilian films, television productions and publishing projects.

Beyond type design, Galdino also works with illustration, filmmaking and graphic design, creating visual experiences where typography becomes an essential element of storytelling. His multidisciplinary approach blends creativity, craftsmanship and strong visual  narratives, resulting in original and memorable design solutions.

Through Galdino Otten Fonts, he continues to create original typefaces used by designers, publishers, filmmakers, agencies and creative studios worldwide, celebrating typography as a powerful form of culture, identity and visual communication.