Developed in 1978–79 for Volkswagen AG (Aktiengesellschaft,
meaning “stock company”) who discontinued using it around 1992.
First published for public use in the 1980s, first by Berthold in a
single bold weight as early as 1982, and then by Adobe in 1989.
[MyFonts,
Ulrich, Berthold Headlines E3] Later extended to
4 weights.
The typeface was used for the Volkswagen and Audi Dealer
Organization, and for all non-car related activities of Volkswagen,
such as the V.A.G Bank and V.A.G Leasing. [Wikipedia] The
designer is disputed. Some sources credit UK firm Sedley
Place, but
others claim GGK Düsseldorf was responsible, while
Ferdinand Ulrich says the design started with Wolf Rogosky and
Gerd Hiepler.
In German-speaking markets the face is sometimes known as
VAG Rundschrift. The Scangraphic version is called
Vega.
Brendel’s More…
Developed in 1978–79 for Volkswagen AG (Aktiengesellschaft, meaning “stock company”) who discontinued using it around 1992. First published for public use in the 1980s, first by Berthold in a single bold weight as early as 1982, and then by Adobe in 1989. [MyFonts, Ulrich, Berthold Headlines E3] Later extended to 4 weights.
The typeface was used for the Volkswagen and Audi Dealer Organization, and for all non-car related activities of Volkswagen, such as the V.A.G Bank and V.A.G Leasing. [Wikipedia] The designer is disputed. Some sources credit UK firm Sedley Place, but others claim GGK Düsseldorf was responsible, while Ferdinand Ulrich says the design started with Wolf Rogosky and Gerd Hiepler.
In German-speaking markets the face is sometimes known as VAG Rundschrift. The Scangraphic version is called Vega. Brendel’s adaptation is named Volkswagen. Monotype’s 2018 revision and expansion is VAG Rounded Next.
