Extreme Details
Tobias Faisst’s perspective on materials, surfaces, and textures is always a play of associations.
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Visits to manufactories, personal columns and artistic photo series – welcome to the world of MÜHLE.
“King Kong has been a huge influence”
The Berlin-based photographer Joachim Baldauf on beards, imagery, and the gentle power of going grey.
What Saxony is built with
A day exploring regional architecture and the building materials that shape it. Guided by Sebastian Thaut from Atelier ST.
Escaping to Elegance
Between Bolzano and Berlin, tie and hoodie: Lenz Koppelstätter’s personal story of a quiet longing for elegance.
“Genuine beauty in imperfect”
Natural beauty, redefined: makeup artist Lisa Scharff on why imperfection is the true luxury.
I’ll have the Detox!
Detox, vanity, new beginnings: a stay somewhere between self-optimization and a midlife crisis.
Where change is tradition
Where others preserve tradition, Mykita renders it obsolete: a Berlin-based eyewear manufactory that makes change its guiding principle.
Blockbuster
Larger than life and statuesque like Hollywood icons, the brushes and razors by MÜHLE appear in the photo series by Amos Fricke
“The glow is holding strong”
With 42, looking into the mirror with ease, questioning role models, and understanding grooming as self-care: an interview about beauty, masculinity, and the right to be yourself.
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.
The Beards of the Fathers
When beard culture meets fatherly emotions – and a little moment of “We’re baking” changes everything. A column by Matthias Sachau.
„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.
Outer Values
A man, many compliments – and the question: Is that even allowed anymore? A column by Moritz Herrmann.
“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.
Help, what’s this man bun about!
From samurai warriors to Tinder swipes: our author Ulf Lippitz on the eternal comeback of the man bun.
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.
“I only wash my hair with eggs”
Between Lady Gaga fantasies, moisturizers, and shaving rituals: a conversation about masculinity and grooming.
Knighted by the barber
Between Churchill portraits and Wall Street bankers: a visit to the world’s oldest barbershop
Irresistable Fragrance
A self-experiment by reporter Sebastian Leber with perfume and pheromones – caught between big promises and sobering reality.
Inside MÜHLE: Max Spitzner
From milling to micrometres: In MÜHLE’s production, Max Spitzner makes sure every detail is spot on.
Masculinity’s motor oil
From teenage overcompensation to botanical restraint – a personal journey through drugstore shelves, natural cosmetics, and the quiet relief of smelling just right.
“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.
Precision in Every Tick: How Lang & Heyne Crafts Mechanical Masterpieces by Hand
From Glashütte to Radeberg: At Lang & Heyne, each timepiece is a tribute to Saxon craftsmanship – handmade, mechanical, and built to last generations.
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.
Fountain of Youth
Snail mucin, camo cream and brow pencils: How South Korean men use skincare and makeup to shape a new kind of confidence – and what Europe can learn from it.
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.
“I am obsessed with my hair”
Style, shaving and rituals: Writer and stylist Benedict Browne on British elegance and personal grooming routines.
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.
“Head off, Belly on”
Born in Berlin, Daniel Zillmann is one of the most expressive actors of his generation. We talked to him about beauty and body volume, narcissism and role models.
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.
“Grooming is Care”
For Chris Glass, beauty starts with inner attitude and ends with nail care. A conversation about well-being, aesthetics, and the art of treating yourself well.
Going Blonde
Inspired by Sick Boy, baffled by the world – our author Moritz Herrmann dared to go blonde and collided with the last certainties of masculinity.
Foamy Showdown
The shaving ritual in films can encapsulate power or symbolise the passage to adulthood and even the passage from life itself. Here is our compilation of cinema’s most iconic shaving scenes
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 Store That Stands the Test of Time – Taylor of Old Bond Street and the Art of Staying Power
In a world where trends and consumer habits are constantly shifting, this place remains unchanged – since 1854. A look at a store where tradition, craftsmanship, and decades of experience still matter.
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.
Royal Fragrances
Despite its an illustrious clientele, the perfumes and care products from MÜHLE partner D.R. Harris are still something of an insider tip. A visit.