About Bunch of Beards

Hi, I’m Jens - a project manager in and around the web and a software developer. When I’m not working, you’ll find me passionately grilling all year round. To balance out all the delicious food, cozy drinks, and for overall good health, I also enjoy outdoor sports.

Beard? Yes, I’ve been wearing one in various styles for over 25 years—with one exception: Christmas 2012. Rushing to be on time for family celebrations, I messed up my shave and, following my wife’s spontaneous inspiration, ended up shaving my entire beard off. She mentioned she had never seen me without a beard, even though we had already known each other for over ten years. Our "satisfaction" with the result can be seen in the Christmas dinner photos—but for good reason, they remain locked away. 😁

Why does this website and the related products exist?
I’ve always loved capturing my ideas in scribbles and notes, which is why I always carry a black notebook with me. A while ago, I sketched a beard-related design for a T-shirt in it—but at first, that’s all it was.

As fate would have it, I later met illustrator Sebastian and became familiar with his work. That old sketch popped back into my head, and the idea was born: I wanted to have it professionally illustrated. I was amazed by how much could come from a simple sketch. After seeing the first drafts, I knew—I wanted a brand behind it. That was the beginning of "Bunch of Beards".

It was important to me that the Bunch of Beards logo be hand-drawn. I’ve always loved hand lettering. The original design, created by Good Signs from Leipzig, was even painted on wood, and today, it proudly hangs in my office. 😁

I look forward to your messages and feedback!
Jens