subject: 5 Gifts to Engrave for Him [print this page] 5 Gifts to Engrave for Him 5 Gifts to Engrave for Him
Have you ever noticed that men love to have their initials engraved on things? Must have something to do with the need to mark their territory or spread their seed or something. From dress shirts, to cufflinks, to luggage men want the world to know what is theirs. This information is useful for those looking for gift ideas for their boyfriends, bosses, brothers, fathers, and friends. Some engraving styles as well as other gift ideas for him include:1. Dress shirts:This isn't so much engraved as it is embroidered, but men love to have their initials printed on their dress shirts. Bathrobes are another nice place to have a little marking. Choose a thread colour that nicely compliments the colour and fabric of the selected item and a font that suits the person you're buying for. 2. Luggage:Some men take their luggage very seriously. They travel a lot and as a result have chosen smart, handsome luggage. Having their name engraved in it, makes it all the more classic, as there really isn't anything attractive about paper tags sticking out of your bag. Another option is to buy a leather baggage tag and have that engraved. Then they are able to transfer the label from bag to bag.3. Jewellery:Engraving a piece of jewellery always makes it more personal. You might choose to put the recipients initials, a significant date, or even a message. This works especially well on bracelets, watches, or cufflinks.4. Money clip:Money clips make very nice gifts and are suitable for more formal relationships like that between you and your boss or teacher. Men like wallets which are flat to keep from looking bulky in their pocket. In fact, most wallets used by men don't even have a change compartment. An alternative to a flat wallet is a money clip, which with engraving, looks very classy.5. Fountain pen:Fountain pens are a very old and traditional gift to give someone. They are something that never go out of style and if taken care of, could last a lifetime. Men can keep them on their desk at the office, or their work station at home. Having a fountain pen engraved makes a very nice gift.Essentially you can put someone's name on nearly anything. You could have socks embroidered, the back of an iPod engraved, or a clearly labelled flask. It's a personalised touch that makes a good gift, great.
