Extreme Details
Tobias Faisst’s perspective on materials, surfaces, and textures is always a play of associations.
MÜHLE
The reason why this magazine exists in the first place: the traditional manufactory where the future is being made. Stories about the company.
Blockbuster
Larger than life and statuesque like Hollywood icons, the brushes and razors by MÜHLE appear in the photo series by Amos Fricke
All things sharp
From the Rendena Valley to Vienna: the story of the Lorenzi family, who have kept the art of knife sharpening alive for eight generations.
„A Hairstyle Is a Made-to-Measure Creation“
New York–based hairstylist Panos Papandrianos on bald-care, wigs, and why people tell their hairdresser almost everything.
„Roots for Tomorrow“
At its 80th anniversary, MÜHLE supports the re-greening of Uganda. A story about responsibility, impact, and why every contribution matters now.
“Asthetics are a Form of Respect”
Visiting MÜHLE’s trading partner Daisuke Seeberger in Tokyo: His perspective on assortment and brand building has shaped the company.
“I really enjoy shaving”
Between wine and shaving: Peter Bohn on rituals, indulgence, and the finer things in life.
Play of Light
Colors, compositions, and a touch of melancholy – the still lifes of Alexander Kilian.
Inside MÜHLE: Lisa Möller
For ten years she has shaped the face of MÜHLE – today, Lisa Möller carries the brand into the world with great passion and expertise.
Inside MÜHLE: Max Spitzner
From milling to micrometres: In MÜHLE’s production, Max Spitzner makes sure every detail is spot on.
“We’re like a big family”
The company has always been more than a workplace for the entrepreneurs and the employees – over the past 80 years MÜHLE has always been a professional home as well.
Inside MÜHLE: Manuela Hennig
With a sharp eye for detail, Manuela Hennig ensures that MÜHLE’s brand content arrives at just the right moment.
“A Puzzle of Images”
Kristian Walter on MÜHLE’s new film series, slow storytelling in fast times – and why good communication always starts with a sense of purpose.
The Craft of Smelling
Karl-Heinz Bork is one of a small number of perfumers in Germany. Now retired, he only realises projects that are dear to his heart – such as creating perfume for MÜHLE’s Beardcare series.
True Colours
In every issue, a photographer reinterprets MÜHLE products – this time, Berlin-based still life expert Matthias Weingärtner showcases the HEXAGON series.
Inside MÜHLE: Corina Aschmuteit
Whether it’s heading to the next village or New York City – MÜHLE products travel the world. But their journey always begins locally. In the packaging department, Corina is one of the people making sure every item leaves the factory in perfect condition.
“We Had to Start Over Again and Again” – 80 Years of MÜHLE
How Hans-Jürgen Müller and his family Led the company through political upheavals and economic challenges – and why values matter more than growth.
Two Artists – One Project
Oskar Rink and Robert Seidel worked in adjacent studios at the Alte Spinnerei in Leipzig for years before being introduced to each other through a film for MÜHLE.
Business before pleasure
Far away from the big cities MÜHLE’s employees have plenty of time to pursue their passions. Allow us to introduce five of them.
Barber Visits: Ruffians – Care over Speedcuts
Five shops, numerous awards, and a clear ambition: Ruffians shows what a modern barbershop can look like today. A London visit.
Rocks and Blades
Rock in the surf or gleaming jewelry – Tobias Faisst stages MÜHLE products alongside stones, exploring the diversity of their shapes, colors, and textures.
A Partnership Shaped by Tradition and Innovation: De Messenwinkel and MÜHLE
In 2025, MÜHLE will turn 80. A perfect moment to focus on our longstanding partnerships. Today: De Messenwinkel in Antwerp.
Inside MÜHLE: Veronica Chessell
MÜHLE stands for handcrafted shaving and grooming products from the Erzgebirge region. However, the brand has long established international roots – including in the UK. There, Veronica ensures that MÜHLE continues to inspire more and more people.
Inside MÜHLE: Nick Mills
A brand thrives not only through its products but also through the people who represent it every day. MÜHLE has a strong presence not only in Germany but also with its own shop in the heart of London. There, Nick is the face of the brand.
First a lump of earth, then a work of art
Porcelain from Meissen is treasured around the world for its delicate craftsmanship. The same goes for MÜHLE – this is the second time that the two manufactories in Saxony have collaborated on an edition.
Warm und cold
Nature meets design: Studio Likeness blends the warm hues of natural materials with cool chrome and steel – a tribute to the beauty of contrasts.
The ambassadors of the Ore Mountains
Benjamin Unger has earned himself a Michelin star with St. Andreas in Aue. Together with his childhood friend Andreas Müller, he talks about the joy of creating, their home region and the vegetable harvest.
“I focus on the quality of a product”
The Dortmund-based photographer Sebastian André Kruthoffer is a still life expert. He has showcased MÜHLE products twice for 30 Grad Magazine.
Inside MÜHLE: Mareike Moser
Organic Designs
“It’s about people’s well-being”
What’s the key to good management nowadays? Should you still wield power, or should you treat your staff as equals? A conversation about the balancing act of being boss.
Inside MÜHLE: Doreen Winkler
A manufactory relies on highly skilled employees. Long hours of practice have produced quite a few masters. Allow us to introduce some of them to you.
Welcome to our collection!
Welcome to our collection! At our company headquarters, there's a hidden room inviting you to delve deep into the history of shaving culture.
Inside MÜHLE: Anja Schmidt
A manufactory relies on highly skilled employees. Long hours of practice have produced quite a few masters. Allow us to introduce some of them to you.
Show yourselves!
The Berlin-based 3D artist Uli Buder is a multi-talent – he can do sounds and festival visuals, award-winning 3D facade projects, and animations. And: MÜHLE productions that dissolve all boundaries. Take a look.
Inside MÜHLE: Dana Härtel
A manufactory relies on highly skilled employees. Long hours of practice have produced quite a few masters. Allow us to introduce some of them to you.
Inside MÜHLE: Lukas Berthold
A manufactory relies on highly skilled employees. Long hours of practice have produced quite a few masters. Allow us to introduce some of them to you.
“We want to see the processes behind the beautiful things we love”
London Craft Week is around the corner and the MÜHLE Store is joining in. We spoke with store owner Veronica Chessell about the event.
Inside MÜHLE: Cathrin Hörnig
“Respect people’s ideas – no matter how crazy they may be”
He has been working at the MÜHLE Store in Berlin since 2015: Deniz Uzunoglu is a barber with a lot of experience and a great deal of insight into people. A visit.
Blue Hour
The works by French photographer Fanette Guilloud have their very own poetic touch. On behalf of 30 Grad, she’s devoted herself to what’s known as the blue hour.
The Architecture of Shaving
Photographer Mirko Hertel is known for his inventive nature. When encountering difficulties in procuring specific decorative elements, he takes it upon himself to create them.
“Design is a powerful tool”
In addition to furniture, luminaires and clocks, he designed the Hexagon series for MÜHLE: product designer Mark Braun in conversation with Andreas Müller.
Inside MÜHLE: Thomas König
A manufactory relies on highly skilled employees. Long hours of practice have produced quite a few masters. Allow us to introduce some of them to you.
Of craftspeople, tinkerers and inventors
Porcelain, watches, shaving products – almost nowhere else in Germany is the density of traditional manufactories as high as it is in Saxony. Why is that?
MÜHLE Inside: Daniel Löffler
A manufactory relies on highly skilled employees. Long hours of practice have produced quite a few masters. Allow us to introduce some of them to you.
Walking on Sunshine
This is wanderlust at its best – photographer Maximilian Virgili depicts MÜHLE products in special places.
How do you give a production hall a soul?
There’s a newcomer on the MÜHLE company premises, whose architecture is derived from the company's values.
In Focus
People who start the day with beautiful things get more out of life. A photo series by still life expert Sebastian Kruthoffer.
“TikTok was the first platform that made sense to me”
Elliot Forbes worked at the MÜHLE Store in Carnaby before he became a TikTok star with a video about hair trends in 2019.
“Gardening is balm to my soul”
Andreas Müller on how gardening helps him in his everyday life.