A Christmas Gift Guide For Men

As Christmas edges ever closer, I am turning my attention to the men in your life. Whether they be husbands, fathers, brothers, grandads or sons, these are gift ideas for those trying to think outside the box.

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Jekyll & Hyde Natural Beard Balm

Beards show no sign of disappearing anytime soon, so beard care products are a great gift idea for the discerning beardie in your life. The Jekyll & Hyde Natural Beard Balm from The Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company is one such product that is sure to delight.

The Jekyll & Hyde Natural Beard Balm is a 100% natural product, that is perfect for those who like to keep their beard well groomed and looking in exceptional condition. It is formulated with unrefined organic Shea Butter and Coconut Oil so it smells just incredible. It is then enriched with essential oils like Rosewood and Basil Oil which mean it nourishes, softens, and styles your beard while protecting the skin beneath.

This balm comes in a 30g tin, and you only need a very small amount to obtain optimum results. Definitely one to add to the Christmas list.

JP. CHENET is unique among French wines. Its instantly recognisable bottle encompasses an authentic expertise that many others have tried to imitate… Thanks to the hard work of our partner winegrowers and passionate winemakers, JP. CHENET wines have conquered the world, delighting tastebuds on every continent.Select the JP. CHENET that suits you, but don’t forget the most important thing: a good wine is one that is shared!

The Mission Samurai II dartboard from Darts Corner

The fastest growing sport of the moment must be darts. Whether you enjoy watching Luke Littler, or if it’s the other Luke, Mr Humphries, who gets you cheering, darts has become a pastime that is great to watch, and also to have a little dabble in. If (like all the men in my house) you are buying for someone who is darts mad, then the the Mission Samurai II dartboard from Darts Corner is absolutely perfect.

This board is a competition standard top-quality board, featuring an ultra-thin wire construction. This board is the official dartboard of the UKDA, the SDA and is fully WDF approved, so is perfect for any player.

If you are interested in this dartboard, or want to buy someone a new set of darts, check out the range at Darts Corner.

A Retro Replica Football Shirt From Toffs

Toffs is the destination for all retro football and rugby tops which make them a great idea when looking for Christmas gifts. TOFFS sell a massive range of more than 1,000 retro replica football and rugby shirts, from Premier League and Championship teams, from International sides and National teams, and these come in both adult and child sizes.

Many of these shirts are in truly iconic designs that were worn by the greatest teams and the greatest players.  Additionally, TOFFS sell original retro football shirts that take inspiration from historic kits, but with a unique, modern edge. All shirts are made in Britain, handcrafted using all British materials.

My key pick is from my own team, WBA, who have a brilliant history when it comes to iconic players and shirts. The 1978 Away top is probably one of the most famous football shirts of all time, one that was worn by the iconic, groundbreaking trio known as ‘the three degrees’, Cyrille Regis, Brendan Batson and Laurie Cunningham. This replica is wonderful, true to the design, and such brilliant quality.

Beard Oil From The Savile Row Company

This Christmas, there is a fabulous beard oil to compliment the Saville Row colognes. The Heritage beard oil is fragranced with Vitamins and Argan, Jojoba, Avocado & Sweet Almond Essential Oils. It is perfect for nourishing the beard and also scents skin & beard hair.  Available here.

Parker Jotter Ballpoint Pen & Pencil Gift Set From Boutique Gifts

Some people prefer pens over pencils, others like both depending on what they are writing and this is the perfect gift for those people. This gift set comes steeped in over 60 years of Parker history. 

The Parker Jotter Ballpoint Pen & Pencil gift set is a wonderful, personal gift for those who still love the art of writing. The set contains  a Parker Jotter ball point pen and a matching Jotter mechanical pencil. It comes beautifully gift boxed and can also be personalised with a laser engraved name or a special date of up to 11 letters.

This is once again a wonderful gift idea from Boutique Gifts.

Icongraphics – David Bowie A Graphic Novel

A musician, a visionary, a shapeshifter – David Bowie was an artist of reinvention who was many things to many people, including himself. Through legendary personas, such as Ziggy Stardust and the Thin White Duke, his fearless individuality inspired many. But where did the real Bowie exist and what journey did he make to rediscover himself?

This graphic novel follows his friendship with Iggy Pop and other musicians, including Brian Eno; it charts his life during this decade and explores the background to his seminal albums Heroes, Low, and Lodger. Calling ground control to all major Bowie fans, this is an essential collector’s classic.

Gemini Books and author Brian Freschi have once again come up trumps with this stunning David Bowie graphic novel which is a must have for fans of the ‘Thin White Duke.’  This is a glorious book which will have you playing Ziggy Stardust all through the festive season.

Find it here.

POWR RFID Blocking Card Holder, Stylish Slim Wallet and Contactless Credit Card Protector

A new wallet is always a great, practical idea for Christmas, and, as we use less cash, we need to make sure we are keeping our cards safe. The POWR RFID Blocking Card Holder, Stylish Slim Wallet and Contactless Credit Card Protector is a brilliant, stylish gift. This card holder has been rigorously tested and is proven to block all credit cards, debit cards, driver licence and ID cards that operate at a frequency of 13.56 MHz from being read, making them a brilliant way to protect your money. 

This card holder/wallet securely holds up to 8 cards which are held safely in place until released with our unique ejector system. If you also want to carry cash, a handy stainless steel clip will keep your notes safe too.

Click here to view the range of wallets, and colours available.

A personalized Mug from Vistaprint

I always say that personalised gifts which have personal messages and photographs attached are a fun and yet thoughtful gift idea that will always delight. They truly show thought for the recipient, and I have previously shown some of the fab designs from VistaPrint.

If you are looking for a personalised gift for one of the males in your life, then you could go for a mug, with either a treasured photograph, or a funny slogan on. You have complete control of the creativity for your item, and can edit your work as you go along, opting for colour or black and white, for a cartoon image or a personal photograph – the choice really is yours.

You can view a full range of VistaPrint designs on their website by clicking here.

TheraTears Screen Eyes

A great stocking filler for those who either work on screens and devices, or for those who spend lots of time gaming, TheraTears Screen Eyes are  a first-of-its-kind product developed to treat computer and gaming eye strain.

This innovative “one-stop drop” refreshes and hydrates dry, red or irritated eyes. Developed with clinical experts, TheraTears® Screen Eyes contains naturally derived ingredients including hyaluronic acid 0.1% to provide a lasting soothing effect by replenishing eye moisture, as well as Euphrasia, a natural plant extract that whitens eyes.

This could be a practical gift idea, as it is said that eye strain is the no.1 health complaint of gamers! Available at Boots  for £5.99.

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