Braun

Braun is a German consumer electronics brand founded in 1921 by Max Braun in Frankfurt am Main. The company produced electrical household appliances such as electric razors, shavers, coffee makers, blenders, and other grooming and kitchen devices. The brand is recognized for its emphasis on functional design and engineering.

In 1967 Braun was acquired by the Gillette Company, which was later acquired by Procter & Gamble in 2005, making Braun part of P&G's brand portfolio. The design leadership of Dieter Rams helped establish Braun's reputation for minimalist, high-quality products and a distinctive industrial aesthetic that influenced many later designers.

Braun's design philosophy and products contributed to the development of modern consumer electronics and industrial design, with lines noted for simplicity, durability, and user-centric features. The brand remains associated with a legacy of precision engineering and a streamlined, humane approach to everyday technology.

The name Braun also appears as a common German surname and, in the German language, means brown. It is used in various contexts beyond the brand, including as toponymic and cultural references.