The Best Personalized Father’s Day Gifts
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The hunt for the perfectFather’s Day giftis often made more difficult by targeted ads for whiskey stones and too-humble dads who say they don’t want anything. But you can sidestep a lot of confusion by surprising your father, grandfather, or the father of your children with a personalized gift that shows you have been listening to his stories, paying attention to his hobbies, and appreciate all the things he does for his family. There are tons of brands that offer customizable products like printed photo books, monogrammed leather goods, and evenofficial LEGO mini-figuresyou can design in your dad’s image, all of which make for fantastic Father’s Day gifts. A word of warning, though: Personalized presents usually take extra time to produce, so be sure to order as soon as possible if you want your gift to arrive in time for Father’s Day, which is on Sunday, June 21, this year.
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Designing a custom LEGO minifigure in his image will make a dad feel loved, especially if you get all the details just so. You can choose from dozens of hair types, hats, faces, shirts, pants, and accessories. You could even order a whole custom family of minifigs he can keep on his desk.
Shipping notes:Most orders will arrive within three to five business days.
The quickest way to make Dad smile is by showing him a bunch of pictures of him and his kids. I got my husband a dad-themed photo book from Papier a couple of years ago that I filled with shots of him and our son. Now the two of them regularly page through it and talk about the photos together. I also love Artifact Uprising’s clipboard-style stand-up photo calendar. Each month features a photo of your choice, and the stand can be used year after year witha refill of new photos. Or for yes-but-first-coffee dads, a mug with a photo and printed message is a sweet way to make mornings feel special.
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If the thought of choosing just one or even a dozen photos seems too difficult, you should get your dad adigital picture frame. It’s the easiest way to share and display all the photos that would otherwise sit unseen on your phone’s camera roll. Strategist senior editor Jen Trolio has given them as gifts to multiple family members. Her current favorite is the Aspen frame, which has a nice-looking mat and is easy to preload with a whole gallery of favorite moments before you present it as a gift.
Shipping notes:If you order through Aura’s website, your frame will arrive within seven business days.
Personalized tote bags are a great choice for practical dads who schlep a lot. There arelots of options, but I would suggest one of the three below, depending on what he’ll be using it for and how much money you want to spend.
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Alex Mill's hand-painted totes are a worthwhile splurge available in ten bold colors.
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L.L.Bean's Boat and Tote bags are a classic made from heavy-duty canvas.
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Land's End totes are made of softer canvas and have a handy key clip inside.
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This hammer can be personalized with up to 26 charactersand would make a nice addition to any of the tote bags above.
Shipping notes:There is no extra charge for personalization, and standard shipping times apply.
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A lot of dads are into fishing and all the gear that goes with it. Thisfishing-lure-patterned Swiss Army knife is a handy accessory for both fishing trips — it even has a combination fish scaler and hook disgorger with a ruler on the side — and daily use. You can get it engraved on the front or back of the blade with up to ten characters.
Shipping notes:Orders over $45 ship for free, and custom orders are engraved and shipped within five business days.
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Miir Coffee Canister
Instead of getting your favorite dad (or dog dad) a coffee subscription, get them this vacuum-seal coffee canister that fits a 12 ounce bag of beans. It’s one of a selection of Miir products that can be personalized with initials, names, clip art, or your own designs.
Shipping notes:Personalized orders require three to five business days for production before shipping.
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Billykirk makes incredible, long-lasting leather goods by hand that can be stamped with your dad’s initials, name, or an inside joke. The entireGrateful Dead collectionis excellent with subtle and sweet nods to the company founders’ favorite band. There are key chains, luggage tags, valet trays, and lots more, most of which can be personalized. But this card case with a dancing bear and turquoise snaps is my favorite by far.
Shipping notes:All orders take between one and three business days to process. Custom and hand-stitched items take longer to ship. You can also request to pick up your order from the brand in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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Personalized gifts don’t have to be just photos or items with engraved initials. If your dad is a dog lover with a soft spot for Labs, he’ll be thrilled to receive this needlepoint travel pouch with a handsome pup on the side (that can also be monogrammed on the leather top). It comes in golf, American flag, and Grateful Dead designs and is part of a line ofpersonalizable needlepoint itemsthat includesleather can koozies,bottle openers, andcard cases.
Shipping notes:Personalized items arrive in about seven business days.
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Dads who never miss an NBA game will be delighted to receive a jersey with their own name and a meaningful number on it. He doesn’t have to be aKnicks fan; custom jerseys areavailable for any NBA team.
Shipping notes:The lead time for customization is up to four weeks.
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For basketball-loving dads who are less likely to wear a jersey, how about a personalized Spalding basketball? You can choose from four fonts and ten colors for your personalized text.
Shipping notes:Orders ship from Texas and typically arrive within one week.
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Funko Pop Yourself
You can also make a custom Funko Pop vinyl figure in your dad’s likeness. It’ll cost you a bit more money, but it’s bigger — around twice as tall as a LEGO mini-figure — with just as many options for hair, clothing, accessories, and even animal companions.
Shipping notes:Orders usually ship within eight to ten business days.
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Make your note-writing or always-doodling dad feel extra important and official with personalized “From the Desk Of” stationery. Or for grandfathers with grandchildren who are old enough to write letters, I suggest buying a set for each to encourage regular correspondence.
Shipping notes:Orders typically arrive in three to five business days.
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Brooks Brothers Friday Oxford Shirt
Anoxford shirtmay not seem all that sentimental. But noticing the exact oxford shirt he wears on a regular basis, knowing his size, and customizing it with his initials definitely are.
Shipping notes:Monogramming costs an extra $12, and monogrammed shirts will arrive in three to seven days.
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For an extra $35, White Bark Workwear will embroider a name or short sentence on one of its cross-back aprons. You can choose from five fonts, including two very nice scripts, and three colors of embroidery thread.
Shipping notes:All aprons are made to order and ship in around seven business days.
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At some point, most parents will struggle to manage their kids’ artwork, especially all the stick-figure family portraits and handmade cards little kids make at school. This frame is built for that exact problem: The front is like any other picture frame with shatter-resistant glass and a white mat. But it also has a back section that can hold up to 100 more paintings or drawings like a wall-mounted keepsake box. To make it Father’s Day specific, I suggest commissioning a kid portrait of Dad or Granddad you can wrap up with the frame.
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Mejuri Bar Cord Bracelet
Mejuri offers free engraving on many of its products, including this minimal string bracelet that comes with either a 14-karat gold or sterling-silver bar. You can add up to three letters, making it perfect for a monogram or the worddad.
Shipping notes:Engraved orders ship in two to four business days.
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If you’re looking for a more substantial piece of jewelry, it’s hard to beat an engraved signet ring in sterling silver. I particularly like the bold font Miansai uses. You can choose between one and three characters.
Shipping notes:Basic shipping can take up to ten business days. If you want your order to arrive by a certain date, choose priority shipping.
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For baseball-loving dads or dads who are coaches, these handmade baseball key chains are an excellent choice. They are cut from real baseballs and can be personalized with up to three numbers or letters.
Shipping notes:Orders ship from California and typically arrive within three to five business days.
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These Chaco sandals are perfect for dads who love flip-flops but need extra arch support. You can customize them with your choice of color, pattern, and embroidery.
Shipping notes:Custom orders take around two weeks to complete and ship. If you don’t have that much time, you can always print out a photo of the custom sandals you created along with a gift receipt.
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