Personalised Gifts for Him

Gift ideas by the kind of man he is

The home bar host

Give the garden bar or kitchen corner a name. A set of engraved wooden beer mats with the bar's name and an "Est." year, paired with an engraved pint glass, is a gift he'll show off to everyone who visits. Want a photo instead? The photo engraved wooden coaster burns a picture into solid wood.

The cook and the barbecue king

A full-length personalised apron with a title he'll enjoy ("Grill Sergeant" is popular) makes him look the part.

The everyday commuter

A photo mug for his desk, a named water bottle for the gym, a photo phone case or a photo keyring keeps family close through the working week.

The traveller

A personalised passport holder with his initials is a smart pre-holiday present.

Occasions

• Father's Day: a photo mug of the kids, or "Dad's Pint" on an engraved glass
• Milestone birthdays: a pint glass with his name, age and year, or a photo t-shirt for the party
• Best man and ushers: engraved glasses with the wedding date (see wedding gifts)

Choosing the wording

Men are often harder to buy for than they let on, and the wording is where a personalised gift earns its keep. A nickname, a team, a running joke or the name of his local turns a nice present into one he'll talk about.

A note on timing

Everything is personalised to order, so allow 1–3 working days for making plus 2–3 working days for Royal Mail delivery, especially before Father's Day or Christmas.