Manly Gifts To Put a Smile on His Face in 2025

Benefits

Practicality in Everyday Life

Most manly gifts are designed for regular use. From leather wallets to multitools, ties to work bags, these are not intended to gather dust on a shelf, or be treated daintily.

Elevates Personal Style

These gifts enhance personal style. Vintage pocket watches, rustic leather-bound journals, and other gifts are made for a masculine style that distinctly suits the man who uses them.

Ideal for Multiple Occasions

There are manly gifts to suit work, adventure travel, special occasions, or daily life. The best gifts may function across several of these occasions and settings.

Compatible with Popular Brands

High-end manly gifts fit well with other high-end items, complementing, and elevating them to function seamlessly as a whole. Premium shaving kits integrated with top-notch oils and tools, or a full-grain leather satchel complementing a designer suit – they just work.

Durable and Long-Lasting

Made to hold up over years of regular use, the premium materials and skillful craftsmanship that goes into these items isn’t just for show.

Great Conversation Starters

Manly gifts catch the eye and often spark a conversation.

Easy to Personalize

Making a manly gift unique and special is as easy as adding something personal to the design – initials, a name, a meaningful quote, or a sentiment.

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How to Choose

Interests & Hobbies

The best way to choose is to start with his hobbies and interests. Outdoor tools and equipment, sports memorabilia or equipment, tech items and devices, books or eReaders, and clothing all support common hobbies.

Functionality & Practicality

It’s usually best to make the item practical. Art and memorabilia may help him to stay interested and happy in the off-season, or when the weather is bad, a quality multitool can help him to keep his things in good repair, or a leather case can keep his tools or documents organized.

Belts and wallets are used daily, as are shaving kits and other grooming tools.

Sentimental Value

Sentimental value can be increased by personalizing the gift. Rather than a simple name, consider a quote that you both like, an inside joke, or a line from a favorite poem or book.

Quality Over Quantity

It’s always better to get a higher quality item, than a bigger, flashier one with inferior materials, construction, or design. It will feel, look, function, and last longer.

Lifestyle & Occupation

For professionals, things like quality briefcases, sleek ties, or elegant but manly desk accessories are excellent choices. Fitness enthusiasts appreciate fitness trackers, gym wear, and even nutritional supplements.

For the man on the move, travel accessories or premium travel bags are popular too.

Age Appropriateness

The age of the man in question can be a factor. Younger men may like something a bit trendier and youthful, while middle- and older-aged men may gravitate toward classic styles and understated luxury.

Budget

There are budget-friendly, mid-range, and high-ticket items to choose from – something for nearly every shopper. Remember, when purchasing a premium item the price is actually spread over a longer time than with cheaper items.

A bag that will last for decades is a different category than one that wears out in less than a year of regular use.

The Scent of Memory

Scents powerfully create and evoke memories. Gifts made from premium leather, colognes, oils lotions, and other items with specific scents can become a strong connection to you as the gift giver or can bring up nostalgic memories from bygone years.

Personal Growth Elements

Items supporting reaching goals, personal growth, skill acquisition, or knowledge accumulation are also popular. Think of things like high quality chef’s knives, a tablet, or a leather travel bag.

Tech with a Twist

Choosing a tech gift with something special can make all the difference between a forgettable moment and a gift that keeps giving. Personalization can do the trick. Consider a name or email address on a tablet – for security and easy returns if lost – with a personalized, premium leather sleeve themed on a favorite book or movie.

Experience Over Material

Experience can often be preferential to a physical gift. Exclusive concert tickets, seats at a major sports event, or a weekend trip to a bucket-list destination or activity can each be a gift he’ll remember for the rest of his life.

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Types

The sheer variety of choices can be overwhelming, so it sometimes helps to narrow things down into categories and types. Each category can be broken down into various types within it. The category of designer bags can be divided according to style and use, for example. Let’s take a look.

Duffel Bags

Duffels are cylindrical, usually large bags with a simple zipper closure along the top and a pair of carrying handles. They often include a detachable shoulder strap too. They are great for back and forth from the gym, or casual weekend trips – they don’t really protect clothing from wrinkling.

Messenger Bags

A hands-free option that is comfortable to wear, holds a substantial amount of cargo and comes in various styles from very casual to upscale leather, the messenger bag is great for commuting, active work, and exploring.

Backpacks

Once almost solely found on hikers and soldiers, the backpack has evolved to include a stylish version suitable for days exploring a new city, commuting to a casual workplace, or bringing a rugged, outdoor feel to lunches or drinks.

Briefcases

If he’s a professional type, then a briefcase will suit his needs very well. Stylish and modern, but with a sense of tradition and professionalism, a premium briefcase will help him make the right first impression.

Travel Bags

Specialized for travel, with features like RFID-blocking technology, integrated charge ports, and TSA locks, these bags are made for ease of travel and security. Not limited to plane or train travel, though, they work great as commuter bags and gym trips too.

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Alternatives

If you’ve looked over the popular items but have not seen anything quite right for the man on your list, why not consider putting a spin on the ordinary? Check out these different takes on popular gift types.

Grooming Essentials

If you like giving something to the well-groomed man, but he already has a premium shaving kit and other tools and products, consider an extended package with a luxury barber instead.

Haircuts, shaves, beard sculpting, skin treatments, and even massages are available at high-end barber shops. He’ll feel like a king and have you to thank for it.

Outdoor & Survival Gear

If he’s an outdoorsman but has every conceivable piece of camping, hiking, or outward pursuits gear, then why not give him something to get him outside when he’s not on a trip?

Plants, gardening implements, nature books on flora and fauna found in his area might be just what he needs to get that outdoor fix between adventures.

Drink Enthusiasts

You may not know enough about his favorite type of drink to get him a special bottle, but that doesn’t mean you can’t improve his drinking experience.

Whiskey stones keep drinks cold without diluting them, crystal decanters display whiskey and wine while allowing them to oxygenate, and high-end glasses, perhaps personalized, give a hands-on reminder of your thoughtfulness.

Tech & Gadgets

Unless you’re going to buy the most expensive model available, and sometimes even then, you’ll need to know some pretty specific things about his technical needs and preferences. He might also already have all the devices he needs.

Consider a premium set of leather laptop cases and tablet sleeves in either case. Easily personalized and very luxurious, these bring a rugged but refined look and feel to his electronics.

Fitness & Health

If he has a premium gym membership, home gym, or is otherwise fully set up with his fitness needs, he might seem difficult to buy for – but consider combining his interest in health and fitness with an experiential gift.

Arrange a set of sessions with a pro coach or trainer, a nutritionist or sports chef, and give him the gift of added knowledge and support. If he is at the elite level, a sports psychologist can often help him increase his performance too.

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Post Purchase Considerations

Product Mismatch

To ensure the gift matches the man well, consider his style, preferences, hobbies, and needs, and ask yourself how well the gift fits in with them. It should complement or even elevate the items he already has.

Sizing and Fit Issues

Some items are usable by any size of person, but other gifts need to be a good fit. If the latter is the case, take a look in his closet – or have someone close to him do so for you – and find out what size he tends to wear.

That should give you a strong point of reference, or even the specific size needed.

Gifting Presentation

How do you ensure a beautifully wrapped gift, if it goes directly from the seller to the recipient? At Von Baer, we offer premium wrapping options, and branded gift boxes on select items, and you can include a personal note with each gift.

The gift will be amazing, and the unboxing experience will set the stage.

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FAQs

What defines a "manly" gift?

“manly” gifts appeal to a traditional type of man. They are normally masculine in style and functional, as well as beautiful. They also often pertain to work activities, outdoor pursuits, and/or adventuring.

Can I personalize or customize any of the items?

Yes, all Von Baer items can be personalized. Look for options in the product descriptions.

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed our article on picking a more masculine gift for someone special,

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Author: Albert Varkki

Albert Varkki is the co-founder of Von Baer. He understands leather products as a consumer, supplier, and a manufacturer, helping you with the inside knowledge you need, to choose the perfect leather product for you.

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