The Shnoop Edit · The autumn edit
Considered gifts for husbands, partners, fathers and friends: things he will use every day, made well enough to notice.
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Editor’s pickLamy
For the note-taker and letter-writer
A piston-filling fountain pen in fiberglass and brushed stainless steel, with a 14K gold nib and small windows that show the ink level. A quietly modernist pen meant for years of notes and signatures.
Skip it if he wants the convenience of ink cartridges; this pen fills only from a bottle
$227.66at Amazon as of Oct 11, 8:17 PM ET Details
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Time Resistance
For the man who still carries a bag to work
Full-grain Italian cowhide with a cotton lining and YKK zippers; two compartments fit a 15-inch laptop and A4 files, with an organizer panel and a detachable shoulder strap.
Skip it if he commutes by bike or prefers a backpack; it weighs about three and a half pounds
$355.00at Amazon as of Oct 11, 8:17 PM ET Details
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Fellow
For the home coffee obsessive
A single-dose electric grinder with 64 mm flat burrs and 31 settings for pour-over, drip, French press and cold brew; it shuts off on its own when finished. Not made for espresso.
Skip it if he makes espresso; this grinder is designed for brewed coffee only
$399.95at Amazon as of Oct 11, 8:17 PM ET Details
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Bose
For the frequent flyer
Over-ear noise-cancelling headphones with up to 30 hours of play, spatial audio and USB-C audio for calls. In our judgment, the travel upgrade he'll notice most on a long flight.
Skip it if he prefers earbuds or finds over-ear headphones too warm
$369.00at Amazon as of Oct 11, 8:17 PM ET Details
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