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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

Braun's design philosophy and products contributed to the development of modern consumer electronics and industrial design,

The name Braun also appears as a common German surname and, in the German language, means brown.

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.
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.
It
is
used
in
various
contexts
beyond
the
brand,
including
as
toponymic
and
cultural
references.