I’m looking for a dull man’s gift guide for Christmas. Any suggestions? What dull gifts are on y’all’s wish list this year?
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Seriously, don’t buy me anything. I am at the point if my life if I want something I go and get it. There is very little I actually want anymore. In fact I want less stuff now.
Use the money to buy more gifts for kids/teens/young adults who have real needs and not enough funds.
“Darn Tough” brand socks
- Wool socks.
- A book.
- A plain t-shirt.
Dull gifts are the best, important things are probably expensive and are for me to agonize over for ages and eventually acquire.
There should be as little burden on the giver as possible.
3-meter USB-C cable. Maybe a power brick. USB-PD-compatible if you want to go extra.
Or, you know, wool socks.
- The nice moccasin slippers from LL Bean.
- An ulu-style knife for the kitchen.
- A nice smelling puck of shave soap, and a brush if they don’t have one.
- Fingerless gloves or phone-compatible ones.
- A Megapro ratcheting screwdriver
- Pacas brand wool socks
A high quality, metal spatula from Lee Valley
A double edged razor
A wood blank and a spoon knife
Merino wool socks and/or t-shirts
High quality coffee beans
I second a traditional razor. It’s a wonderful rabbit hole to go down.
https://www.therazorcompany.com/products/rockwell-razors-travel-shaving-gift-set-gunmetal-razor
I used a Merkur HD for a long time. My partner got me a Leaf after seeing it on some social ad and I hate to say that I love it. I still get to use my nice Feather blades, but it gives me a closer shave with fewer nicks.
A Bic pen…maybe a 5-pack.
I never get socks. I love socks.
Long Underwear would be very appreciated if they do any snowsports.
Fixit sticks, they’re compatible with existing hex drivers. Using the right amount of torque is important!
Crockpot.
If they have a PC and you want a cheap gift, ask them if they’re happy with their fans.
There’s a chance they bought some cheap fans with no PWM, with proprietary connectors etc, and they will be super happy if you get better ones. There’s very cheap GOOD ones: Arctic P12 Pro. Make sure you get PST’s if they need some for daisy chaining.
Notebooks. I like Rite in Rain notebooks because I break everything In touch, but Field Notes are a popular brand and they have a dope af National Parks collection. I wish I would receive these as presents because I’m too broke to buy it for myself.
Beside reading lamp and a bedside fan
Direct deposit into their retirement account.
