15 Christmas Gifts for Men That Won't End Up in a Drawer

For your partner, dad, brother, and everyone who says every year that they don't need anything: With these ideas, you can show that you've put some thought into it. He'll still be wearing a few of them for many years to come.

By the IDENTIM Editorial TeamUpdated in November 20268 min. reading time
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It's often considered difficult to buy gifts for men. They usually buy the things they really want for themselves, and the rest ends up in the closet after the holidays. Yet most men appreciate a personal gift more than they'd care to admit.

There’s one topic, of course, where we’re a little biased: engraved jewelry. Still, we’ve deliberately included ideas that have nothing to do with jewelry. After all, the right gift always depends on the man who’s receiving it.

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A necklace with words that only you know

For Your Partner & Husband

There’s hardly a gift that speaks so softly and yet says so much. A simple silver pendant with your date, your initials, or a word that only the two of you understand. From the outside, all you see is a beautiful necklace. He knows what’s behind it.

At IDENTIM, we have been crafting men's jewelry for 15 years in workshops in Germany and Italy. The engraving can be placed on the front or back of the pendant, as desired; the chain is water-resistant and can be worn even while exercising.

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A Shared Experience

For partners, Dad, and best friends

A whiskey tasting, a barbecue class, or tickets to his favorite team’s game: For many men, the gift of time is worth more than yet another item on the shelf. It’s even better when you enjoy the experience together.

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A safety razor instead of disposable blades

For Men with Beards & Morning Routines

A good metal safety razor lasts a lifetime and turns shaving into a little ritual. Add a shaving brush and some good soap, and you’ve got a gift he’ll use every morning.

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A bracelet with coordinates

For Partners & Travelers

The place where you met. The town where he grew up. The vacation home you visit every year. When converted into coordinates, they become a sequence of numbers that only he can decipher.

A bracelet looks great next to a watch and doesn't stand out at the office. We offer men's bracelets made of 925 silver and gold-plated silver with an engraved plate.

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A good pocket knife

For DIYers & Outdoor Enthusiasts

He always carries a sturdy pocket knife with him: when hiking, when barbecuing, and when opening packages. It's not a big gift, but it's one he'll use for years to come.

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A slim leather wallet

For Dad, my brother, and my coworkers

Is your old wallet all bulging and barely holding together? A slim, genuine leather card holder fits in any pants pocket and only gets more beautiful with age.

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His favorite scent

For Partners & Dads

If you know someone's favorite scent, you can't go wrong. Our tip: A tried-and-true bottle is usually a better gift than a new fragrance that ends up sitting in the bathroom unused.

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For Dad: his children's fingerprints

For Fathers & New Dads

No two fingerprints are alike. With an engraving on a pendant, Dad can carry his children with him every day without anyone else noticing right away. Especially for new fathers, this is a gift that really touches the heart.

Simply make an impression at home using an ink pad and upload it when you place your order. Our sister brand, Gravurschmuck.de, will prepare it and engrave it in-house.

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A sweater made of merino wool or cashmere

For Partners & Father-in-Law

Soft, warm, and something he rarely treats himself to. A simple sweater in navy, gray, or dark green goes with almost anything. You can secretly find the size on the label of his favorite sweater.

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A Book with a Dedication

For Readers & Good Friends

A book you loved yourself becomes, with just two or three handwritten lines on the first page, a gift you’ll never want to part with.

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A symbol that suits him

For Adventurers & Believers

Some men prefer to wear their values rather than talk about them. A compass for those who are always on the go. A cross for those who find strength in their faith. A simple engraved plaque for those who prefer a minimalist style.

All pendants are made of solid 925 silver or are gold-plated and can be engraved on the back.

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Good Headphones

For Commuters & Athletes

For the train ride, working out, or just some peace and quiet while working from home. If he's been patching up his old headphones with tape for a while now, this is a gift he'll put to use right away.

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Something for his hobby

For barbecue enthusiasts, DIYers, and athletes

A barbecue thermometer, a set of good bits, or new running socks: When it comes to hobbies, men know exactly what they're missing. If in doubt, ask his friends—they usually know.

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A handwritten letter

For everyone who matters to you

Many men rarely get to hear what they mean to others. Write it down. A letter costs nothing and is often kept longer than any other gift.

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Your handwriting on his necklace

For partners & everyone we miss

And what if a sentence from the letter is too beautiful to just tuck away in a drawer? Then make it something you can wear. Two words in your own handwriting, his father’s signature, or a message from the children: an engraving preserves the handwriting.

Take a photo of the text and upload the image when you place your order. We'll adapt the font so that it remains clearly legible even on a small plate.

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Our Conclusion

Whether it's an experience, a knife, or a book: the gifts that men remember the longest say something about the relationship. That's why, admittedly not entirely objectively, engraved jewelry is our number one gift idea.

It's personal without being cheesy, goes just as well with a shirt as it does with a hoodie, and won't end up forgotten in the closet after a few weeks. He wears it every day, and it reminds him of who it's from.

Your Gift for Him

What kind of guy is he?

Choose what suits him best. We'll show you the jewelry that goes with it.

The ClassicTimeless, simple—better to have one good piece than many View gifts → The Sentimental OneYour date, your initials, your story View gifts → The AdventurerA compass and coordinates for the traveler View gifts → The BelieverA cross for those who find strength in their faith View gifts →
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