Combi DL 5

The Combi DL 5 was launched in 1957 and it presented a big technological update compared to its predecessors: a fixed-position trimmer added on one side of the head, earning it the name ”Combi”. Producing electric shavers had been Max Braun’s (1890-1951) goal for years before he even was able to reopen his factory after WWII. When time finally came, the brand launched a series of increasingly more intricate shavers, if compared to their own previous models. Personal grooming objects such as electric shavers and hair dryers are an interesting example of how design has been inserted in people’s daily lives in many different areas. The diverse developments of these objects by different designers are also a great way to get an insight into their method and how they apply their own design principles into their creative process.