Gifts for No-Shave November

Shaving kits as groomsmen gifts? Not this month! Today is November 1st, which marks the heralded beginning of a hallowed new man tradition: No-Shave November-or, as the Australians call it, "Mo-vember."* Quite simply, this month means that men everywhere (and a few brave women) will spare the razor in order to grow the longest, burliest facial hair they can to celebrate the incoming winter chill. So, since lather-worthy groomsmen gifts are out of the question, what choices does that leave? Now that your men are growing the full 'stache, maybe groomsmen gifts to make them look a little more Fabio than Fu Manchu are in order. Clearly, the Romance CoverBoy proves girls dig guys with hair, just as long as the rest of them is sweet and sensitive. Of course, your friends also aren't either of those things, but why not help them fake it with a dashing pair of cufflinks as groomsmen gifts? Think about it: every time your guy tries to call attention to his full beard by stroking his chain, these blinging groomsmen gifts will shoot off a distinguished sparkle, adding beauty to your otherwise beastly buddy. But if you want groomsmen gifts to truly embrace your boys' burly status rather than beatify it, nothing goes together better than chin hair and camping trips. Without having to worry about freezing your faces off, you and your buddies can enjoy a fun-filled night of drinking and catching up under the stars, next to a fire you built yourself. Even cavemen didn't have it this good! (Psst, that's because they didn't get these Swiss army knives to play Survivor with. Spring for some multifunctional knives as groomsmen gifts and watch your friends bearded faces light up as you pass them out around the campfire.) Football season themed groomsmen gifts also make a great pick for full-bearded friends. Now that you don't have to worry about wearing a ski mask to keep warm, tailgating, pub crawling, and cheering in the stands becomes a lot more enjoyable. Help your pals stay even warmer by passing out these slick flasks as groomsmen gifts. Score! Last but not least, No-Shave November just wouldn't be the same without a bunch of crazy pictures to commemorate it. Whether your friends look more swarthy Cheech and Chong or full-throttle Rumplestiltskin, pictures and prizes for beard length, bushiness and most innovative design are a must. Give some < a href=" https://branddepot.com/collections/groomstand"> picture frames as groomsmen gifts to save the memories of this male-bonding event- before she comes in December 1st armed with a mach 3 and extra-strength shaving cream. Gulp. *In Australia, "mo" is slang for mustache!

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The Accessories Your Groomsmen Need Right Now

Still racking your brain on what gifts to get for your groomsmen? Keep it simple and get them gifts they can use, whether for your wedding or in your everyday life. Ideal for groomsmen in transition, useful accessories will be appreciated much more than anything that's just going to sit on an end table or take up space when he's trying to move to a new place. Check out these suggestions for the best accessories to give your groomsmen. Cufflinks: Come on, every guy needs a good pair of cufflinks. If you get him a nice monogrammed pair now, you'll be saving him any future confusion when he has to go out and buy some for himself (where do you buy cufflinks anyway, if not online?), plus he'll get extra points for the sophisticate factor of having cufflinks with his initials. Cufflinks and maybe a nice watch are all the jewelry a guy ever needs, so get your groomsmen each a pair and guarantee that they'll look great on your wedding day and on every formal occasion they get dragged to thereafter. A Nice Wallet: He could keep carrying the same battered wallet that he has since he was thirteen, but why not give him a nice new one that he can use for the next decade or so? A wallet is one of those accessories that's eternally manly and so always an acceptable gift, plus it's something they can carry with them all the time (so make sure it's a good one). A Business Card Case: There's just something infinitely cool about having a case for business cards, and it makes any guy who whips one out automatically that much classier. If your groomsmen are businessmen or on the fast track there, ease them into the executive world with gifts of monogrammed business card cases for all them. A Personalized Money Clip: Is a wallet still a little too much responsibility? Vagabond groomsmen will benefit from a money clip to hold their cash together - at least it looks better than a crumpled handful of bills pulled from a jeans pocket. A Pocket Watch: Okay, this one is sort of a last resort when you're at a total loss as to what to get your groomsman. There's a certain type of guy that could get a kick out of a pocket watch, and you might just know him. Don't waste your time and his trying to pass off bar signs or lewd t-shirts as good gifts; go for the big guns and spring for the pocket watch. You know he'll carry it, even if no one else you know will.

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Proper Care of Cigars and Humidors as Groomsmen Gifts

So you've gotten a box of good cigars for you and your boys to enjoy at the bachelor party; now what? Unlike other indulgences, you have to go a little farther if you want to take proper care of your cigar collection, whether you're a longtime aficionado or it's the first cigar you've ever had. Keeping good care of cigars is slightly more complicated than "place bottle of expensive liquor on shelf; admire." Whether your groomsmen are casual enjoyers of the occasional stogie or dedicated cigar aficionados, you can be a part of the long tradition of cigar appreciation by giving them humidors as groomsmen gifts. But why give humidors? Well, cigars are hygroscopic, which means they dry out in a dry climate and absorb moisture in a more humid one. Each cigar will do this until their moisture content equals that of the ambient climate around them, which is why the forced climate of a humidor is necessary to preserve a cigar's taste. The ideal storage temperature for cigars is 68 degrees Fahrenheit with 70% humidity, roughly equivalent to the Caribbean climate from which cigars often originate, so unless you're getting your guys tickets to Cuba as groomsmen gifts, you'll want to deliver your cigars with humidors to ensure they keep properly. Since those Caribbean conditions are difficult to replicate at home (and the lady of the house may not take too well to it), the easiest solution is simply to pick up a fine humidor or two to keep your cigars in the absolute best condition. If your groomsmen are true aficionados, they probably already know this, and they'll be impressed you know it too, especially when they receive their groomsmen gifts. If you're feeling particularly generous, deliver the humidors well-stocked with Cuba's finest. The best humidors are crafted of top-quality mahogany and lined with Spanish cedar. However, if you're just starting out with your cigar collection, or introducing your groomsmen to cigars, you don't need to go all out by spending $300+ on a top-of-the-line humidor. For quality that holds up well and gets the job done, try giving groomsmen gifts of any humidor from this selection. Whether your groomsmen end up becoming cigar aficionados or simply smoke them and move on, they'll be able to happily keep these personalized humidors around for awhile. With classic vintage designs on each, they'll make a fine addition to the house, whether they're kept in the office, living room, or on the dresser to catch spare change or cufflinks. Personalized groomsmen gifts are a perfect way to show your thanks and still keep the gift useful and interesting - you can even match the humidor to each guy's interest, whether that's racing, poker, or a fine Guinness. You don't even need to wrap these up, so long as you add a few cigars inside as bonus groomsmen gifts. Now just get your guys together and smoke 'em if you got 'em!

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Great Books to give as Gifts

Great Books to give as GiftsEven the flashiest groomsmen gifts can't compare to the appeal of a truly good book. Help your friends prepare for the wedding party tasks ahead by giving these groom-themed books as groomsmen gifts. Canada War Grooms and the Girls Who Stole Their Hearts by Judy Kozar.Need morale-boosting groomsmen gifts? It won't be long before your guys realize the wedding planning process is pretty much akin to war. Lines will be drawn. Sides will be chosen. And your groomsmen, the all-important troops, will act as crucial allies during this time of need. On that note, why not get them battle-ready with this interesting World-War II- era courtship tale as groomsmen gifts? From harsh winters to brutal training in the Canadian wilderness, these books will help cultivate the "men" in your groomsmen. The Playboy Guide to Bachelor Parties: Everything You Need to Know About Planning the Groom's Rite of Passage-From Simple to Sinful by James Oliver CuryIf you don't want to end up in the same deadbeat bar playing darts, these groomsmen gifts make great hints for impending bachelor parties. According to Barnes and Noble, "The Playboy Guide to Bachelor Parties makes a great gift for any man, whether he's planning a traditional raunchy boozefest or a more civilized affair of steaks and scotch." From last-minute ideas for the bachelor party procrastinator to cigar cliffs notes, these groomsmen gifts guarantee a classier bachelor party for you while making great coffee table fodder for your guys. Bonus material includes: How to avoid stripper scams and foolproof stories to tell your girlfriend the next day. Project Everlasting: Two Bachelors Discover the Secrets of America's Greatest Marriages by Mathew Boggs, Jason MillerNeed groomsmen gifts for the guys who have given up on love? This tale of two bachelors who travel the nation in an RV interviewing couples about lasting love is enough to make any cynic think twice. From hurricane-torn New Orleans to the jaded skyscraper city of Manhattan, these two men embark on a 12,000 mile journey and interview over 200 couples on what makes a relationship last. These eye-opening books may be the greatest groomsmen gifts you can give to get your men in the marriage mood. How to Be the Almost* Perfect Husband, Compiled by J.S. Salt And once they are in the mood for love, these gentle primers on almost-perfect courtship make ideal groomsmen gifts to push your guys in the right direction. The truth is, they are probably envious of your impending marital bliss, but just don't know to take the first step toward some knot-tying of their own. This book, full of specific suggestions and small things any guy could do, make love feel suddenly do-able. What could be greater groomsmen gifts than that!?

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Honeymoon Gift Guide

History shows the honeymoon should be the coup de grace of the entire affair, the spice to the wedding sugar, the icing on the proverbial cake. However, in all the hustle and bustle of the wedding day itself, it is difficult for the bride and groom to engage in decent preparation for the honeymoon. So, why not help the happy couple prepare by purchasing them a honeymoon-themed gift? A grand idea, but maybe not as easy as it sounds. Here in the new millennium, there are a plethora of honeymoons to be had, and each necessitates different kinds of gifts. The Rugged Adventure Honeymoon: For the wedding couple who finds adventure most amorous, equip them for a 'Romancing the Stone' worthy rendezvous with these handy gift gadgets that are also great for groomsmen gifts: Swiss army knife. What rustic trip is complete without a trusty Swiss army knife? Try a classic sterling swirl knife, featuring a blade, nail file with screwdriver tip, and key ring. This handy device will help keep the couple safe and prepared as they engage in their quest for the ultimate honeymoon. Personalize it for a gift both practical and personal. Beer holder. Another basic when venturing out into Mother Nature is beer. To help keep the pair's bond strong, save them future squabbles about whose beer is whose by investing in a beer koozie, a silver plated drink holder that will keep brew cool, conveniently located and, most importantly, upright. This gift measures 3 1/2 x3 to hold all the cold, delicious beer the happy couple could want, and comes in a festive gift box so that you look thoughtful. Drop hints that these make great groomsmen gifts, too. Tool Logic Tool Lite. The happy couple will love this easily packed, all-in-one contraption. This gizmo is credit card thin with a serrated blade, can/bottle opener, flat-head screwdriver, awl, tweezers and toothpick, all easily illuminated by a bright red mini-light. This gift will keep everything looking rosy for the couple with its blend of his- and- her gadgets. Fly Swatter. It's not sexy, but neither is a honeymoon out of Lord of the Flies. This mighty bug squasher is made of Italian bridle leather, culminating at a handmade American Oak handle. This is the kind of practical gift a couple doesn't want to think about when they're planning a romantic holiday, but the kind they will definitely thank you for when they get home, tanned, toned, and bug-bite free. This present can be engraved and attached to a leather lanyard for easy lugging. Zippo Black Ice Lighter. Add a touch of class to your camping extravaganza with the Zippo lighter. Ideal for lighting fireplaces, candles, grills and campfires, and great as groomsmen gifts, too, this lighter lets the happy couple concentrate on creating their own sparks. Best of all, much like the blissful state of matrimony, the Zippo comes with a lifetime guarantee. The Romantic Resort Honeymoon: For the couple that desires a traditional surf-and-turf luxury laden occasion, aid their enjoyment with these decadent gifts: Engraved Cufflinks. Help your buddy sweep his bride off her feet with a touch of old-world class. Cufflinks come in many varieties to add elegance, while still giving you a chance to show your friend how well you know him by picking a pair that's distinctly him. Gently curved and sealed with swivel back closures, these cufflinks won't fall off or get lost. This way, even if all he packed for the honeymoon was three of the same button down shirt, he'll still be able to add a touch of taste that will surely put a sparkle in his new bride's eye. Watch out before giving these, though - you might also receive them as groomsmen gifts. Mach 3 Shaving gift set. Now you're starting to get the idea. A honeymoon is, by definition, a close and personal encounter. Let your pal shave like our grandfathers used to with a genuine badger brush and enjoy the closest shave you've had in years. Personalized putter. For a relaxing day on the golf course, there's nothing to make a man feel more like a pro than bringing his own equipment. Give the groom a personalized putter hand crafted in the St. Andrews tradition, incorporating a hickory shaft and a black zinc alloy head. Perfect for a day on the greens or just puttering around the office, this engraved equipment is a gift that will help the groom say, "I came to play." Bonus points for purchasing him coordinating leather can caddy. The Honeymoon-on-Hiatus: In the modern era of high wedding costs and busy work schedules, many couples are choosing to forgo the honeymoon or postpone to a later date. If practicality has you procrastinating on a get-away, buy the groom some gifts designed to help lessen return-to-work resentment. Card Carrier. No honeymoon nooky could have your buddy feeling blue, so brighten him up with major networking opportunities. A spiffy new card carrier could give the groom the confidence to go out there and channel his post-wedding happiness by making new business contacts. Try a brown cowhide card case with convenient pull up tab to contain twenty new cards. In case you didn't do the math, twenty new cards equals twenty new business contacts, which could make your honeymoon not only later, but that much greater. Leather mouse pad. Spruce up his software with a new leather mouse pad. Made from Italian bridle with stitched edging, the pad contains an oval plate that can be personalized. This classy accent oozes power to help your friend retain his 'man of the hour' mindset, and remind him that even in the office, he has people that care about him. Desk Box. A good groomsman knows that guys get nostalgic too, and that's how we earn the great groomsmen gifts. When your buddy gets down over his postponed trip to paradise, remind him that he's already got passion in his life right here at home with a solid pewter desk box. This round box is built to hold business supplies, personal effects, and maybe that sentimental wedding photo or trinket that he wants to keep close but not necessarily visible. This desk box will hold just the pick-me-up he needs to feel great about his relationship. Personalized Silver Ballpoint. An elegant pen is a sign of a great man, whether its used to seal the deal on a major business merger, or just to doodle his new wife's name when he's stuck in a boring meeting (If you think men are incapable of this kind of sentimentality, see item three). A stylish modernized pen with a twist mechanism will give him a lift as he anticipates his honeymoon to come. Get it engraved for that extra special touch. No matter what the couple's honeymoon style, they will appreciate the thought you put in to aiding them in a vacation to remember, and it's a great way to say thanks for the groomsmen gifts. Good luck!

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Gifts For Guys On The Go

Groomsmen gifts shopping for busy executives can be rough - what can you get them that won't end up on a dusty table in the house they're barely in? If you're finding that one or two of your groomsmen are barely finding the time to touch down between flights and attend your wedding, aim for groomsmen gifts they can take in-flight or just easily keep with them as they travel. More than any other on-board basics, traveling groomsmen need to be able to get through the gates with ease and then quickly identify their luggage when they're waiting around the carousel, so if they don't already have them, give groomsmen gifts of the Rawlings Luggage Tag to make their nondescript black bag stand out, or the No. 1 Passport Case so they can get through borders with class. Are they already well-equipped with the traveling basics? Upgrade their boring bags with accessories in Rawlings glove leather, like this Classic Travel Kit. Groomsmen gifts of things guys already have, only better, are always welcome, right? Similarly, if he's still letting his iPod knock around unprotected in his briefcase or he's stuffing it into a sleeve, offer up groomsmen gifts of the Personalized iPod Holder. It's sleek, good-looking, and completely necessary - after all, what businessman travels without an iPod these days? For the guy who never travels alone (or who just makes friends everywhere he goes), offer up groomsmen gifts of a Personalized Leather Zip Around Poker Case. A guy has to pass the long hours in business class somehow, and why not do it by gambling away their fortunes on poker? A fortune in airline peanuts, anyway.

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Sex, Drugs, and Groomsmen Gifts

Groomsmen gifts are one of the most difficult parts of wedding planning, as groom Mark Pearson quickly found. Like many men, he wanted groomsmen gifts that were unique, memorable and just a touch wild. To fit this criteria, many men choose shot glass chess or BB guns. Mr. Pearson however, selected absinthe as his groomsmen gifts of choice. Hmm. They must have been all out of chess sets... Anyway, Pearson's mind was made up and he embarked on a mission to procure this elusive substance for his mates. But how to acquire groomsmen gifts that have been banned in most countries since the 1900s? Though the process did seem daunting, the desire for his groomsmen to see the famous green fairy was just too strong, and Pearson resolved to have these hallucinatory groomsmen gifts shipped over from Germany. Talk about dedication! Less than two weeks later and just shy of $200, his forbidden groomsmen gifts arrived on his doorstep. We would love to be a fly on the wall in that bachelor party! Though this may seem like a rather unconventional choice for groomsmen gifts, we have to admit absinthe does have some of the qualities GroomStand looks for when grading potential choices. For one thing, it comes in a variety. For another thing, it involves a ceremony, like Sake or cigars (the French style of serving absinthe includes adding water over a cube of sugar on a slotted spoon into a glass of water). Next off, (and perhaps most importantly) it's something neither the groom nor the groomsmen will ever be able to get away with after they are married. And lastly, Pearson of course hoped purchasing such an exotic elixir would help his groomsmen score with curious bridesmaids. However, despite the thought that went into these groomsmen gifts, Pearson reported that the results were a bit disappointing. At the arranged sampling party, the groom and his groomsmen tried out the varieties of this hard-won vice. Though the bachelors reported being very buzzed off the black-licorice tasting substance, they were disappointed at the absence of green fairies, and found that absinthe leaves a hangover every bit as nasty as your average tequila bender. Better luck next time boys! But if you're looking for great groomsmen gifts, you've come to the right place...

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Groomsmen Gifts For The Sci-fi Geeks In Your Life

Let's face it, sci-fi fans tend to band together. If you have a sci-fi geek groomsman, chances are you have some genre appreciation yourself. But stop right there! This is not the time to bust out with midnight opening tickets to the next Star Trek movie and consider your groomsman gift given. While you don't have to turn to gifts of pub signs or cigar accessories if that's not what your groomsmen enjoy, you should still keep your gifts to them wedding-appropriate. Whether you just like to flip the TV over to the Sci-Fi Channel occasionally or you made your very own Yoda costume for the Episode IV line party, consult this list of geeky cool gifts for your groomsmen. Personalized Photo Cufflinks: Bear with us here - even if your buddies aren't given to sentiment, they'll surely appreciate cufflinks that let them keep pictures of their wife/girlfriend/dog/parents close by. After all, who knows when a disaster could strike? Ensure that in the face of an I Am Legend-style event, they'll still be able to keep their loved ones close, even if they've turned into freaky vampire creatures. Personalized Rubber Grip 13-Function Army Knife: He already keeps his towel with him, but how about a screwdriver for emergency mechanical issues, a knife for fighting off the other guy who wants that rare action figure, and a corkscrew for wine bottles to impress the girl he met at the sci-fi convention dressed like Lara Croft? A guy can never be too prepared! Leather and Pewter Picture Frame: Is there no way he's ever packing away his signed photo of himself and Carrie Fisher? At least make sure he has a classy frame for it. While you're at it, suggest he keep it at the office to appease the interior design sense of any future or current girlfriends or wives. Personalized Party Tub Cooler: Have you never quite gotten his whole sci-fi hobby? You've probably partied with him at some point (if "partied" means "watched a Stargate marathon and drank beer"), so make sure he stays social by giving the guy a decent cooler for the next time he has his geek buddies over for a game of Star Wars Trivial Pursuit. Personalized Sterling Silver USB Flash Key Chain: You're probably making him leave the laptop at home for the ceremony, so cut the guy a little slack and offer this sleek little USB key chain so he can keep his documents and code close to his heart. He'll appreciate the good faith and you'll appreciate him not looking for a heavy-duty safe to store his info in before the ceremony.

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Groomsmen Gifts Guide: The Cigar Crash Course

If you're getting married or are a member of a wedding party, chances are your future involves some significant opportunities for cigar smoking. At the bachelor party when you hand them out as groomsmen gifts, on the wedding day to celebrate, at the hospital a few weeks later when the baby is born... hey, it happens. Anyway, the point is, most men in the modern ages' cigar smoking experience is restricted to a few adolescent puffs with a buddy, trying not to inhale and feeling slightly queasy afterward. Well, you boys just don't know what you are missing. Cigars meet all the criteria of a man's definition of one of the finer things in life, making them perfect for groomsmen gifts. Cigars come in great variety, they invite oral indulgence, and they're interesting. Best of all, cigar smoking is something you can do while doing your other favorite things in life: watching TV, playing poker, sitting out on the front porch with a buddy... Cigars, when properly appreciated, offer the same satisfaction opportunities as a good steak or a fine whisky. They too are a delicious delicacy to be studied and savored. At any rate, even if you never plan to become a full-blown cigar aficionado, for weddings and any other special occasion involving women, and especially when it's time to give your groomsmen gifts, a little cigar knowledge is a must-have for the man's man in all of us. Cigars have a hallowed and fascinating history in America, fine distinctions of flavor and provenance, but for our purposes let's dumb the cigar down to a few basic 'cocktail party cigar facts' to go with your groomsmen gifts. These bits of cigar trivia will help you look knowledgeable in front of your fellow groomsmen and impress any single bridesmaids present at the wedding. First, and foremost, don't inhale! Now for some finer nuances of judging a cigar: How it's made: This is the defining factor in a good cigar. The construction of the cigar determines its taste and smell. The biggest flaw to be found in a cigar is too much tobacco. Overfilled cigars get plugged and are difficult to puff, which leads to less smoke, flavor, and scent. If a cigar is not filled enough however, the smoker will draw too much smoke and get a harsh puff and burnt hands. By its fire: The lit part of the cigar contains its own art form. It should burn evenly all way down. Uneven burning suggests poor rolling, a bad sign to any cigar aficionado. Also, the ash should be firm to the touch and extend in length with ease. How it feels: The cigar should feel solid and substantial in your mouth. It should feel smooth to the touch and have some resilience. You should be able to squeeze the cigar without denting it and it should spring back into shape when you let go. The cigar shouldn't feel too soft or too hard in your hand. Too much firmness in the assemblage shows it might have been rolled too tightly. The wrapper: This is a big one. The wrapper is what gives the cigar its smoking and flavor qualities. The wrapper shouldn't have too many flaws and should not be dry or peeling. Generally, cigars with lighter colored wrappers are milder in flavor and have less of a smoky aftertaste. Darker wrappers are typically fuller in flavor. How it smells: A good cigar sheds a scent even before it's lit that hints at what it will smell like when it is being smoked. A good cigar will have any number of scents -- musky, tropical, woodsy -- but it's important that the scent permeate the entire experience. Now you know a little about cigars. But if you're too lazy to remember any of this, another easy route is to just get some cool cigar accessories to make you look like an aficionado, even if you're not. Cigar pharaphanelia also makes good wedding or groomsmen gifts. Cigar or booze? Why choose? For two-in-one groomsmen gifts, how about a stainless steel cigar case flask combo? This genius invention holds both a cigar and 1.5 oz of your favorite liquor! Perfect for pre-funking or staying loose in long bar lines, this multi-tasker is compact enough to fit in your pocket to be enjoyed spontaneously throughout the wedding (reception, that is) and beyond when you give them as groomsmen gifts. For more personal groomsmen gifts, try a cigar keepsake box. Originally filled with five premium cigars, the idea is that, after commemorating your milestone moment- such as a wedding or bachelor party- with a group smoke, the groom will have a memento of the occasion with the remaining cigar keepsake box. This is cool for groomsmen gifts because guys aren't openly sentimental enough to have photo boxes or albums like girls do, and a keepsake box is a testosterone-appropriate way for a groom or groomsmen to cherish a manly memory or two. A final, more creative idea is to buy the groom or groomsmen gifts of a cigar journal. This cool gift could become a fun new hobby for you and fellow groomsmen. Cigar smoking is a hobby best appreciated with a fellow smoker, and a cigar journal is a classy way to share your thoughts about favorite smokes or best cigar smoking experiences. This is what gentlemen used to do in the old days, recording different flavors tried and different regions sampled. Get in touch with your old-fashioned gentleman by reviving this tradition with a couple pals. A good journal to buy is the No 9 Leather Journal, for yourself and as groomsmen gifts. This leather-bound tome made from American steer hide has the sturdy, intellectual appearance perfect for inspiring profound reflection. Best of all, for your particularly lofty observations, the paper inserts can be removed and filed away for posterity or sent out to friends. Who knows where your findings might show up? Fellas, I hope this has been an educational article on how to properly honor two of man's greatest joys with your groomsmen gifts: a good cigar and a good friend. Happy smoking! Cigar tips taken from http://www.altadisusa.com

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Gifts Spotlight: The Best Personalized Business Card Cases

With the way some of your friends are scheduled, you might think it's lucky they could take the time off between business meetings to stand up at the altar with you. Show your thanks with groomsmen gifts that they'll use every day as they broker deals and lunch with clients, and they'll think of you and your friendship every time they wrap up a meeting with a handshake and business card exchange! If sleek and simple are the watchwords for your groomsmen, give them groomsmen gifts of these basic Personalized Business Card Holders. There's room enough for forty cards, so even the most crowded business lunch won't find your guys out of business cards to distribute. There's room for ID and credit cards, too, so he can easily pick up the tab on said lunch while getting that 100k client to sign on the dotted line. Slightly flashier businessmen will appreciate this Silver-Plated Business Card Case, great as groomsmen gifts for guys who are more Savile Row than Men's Wearhouse. It can be engraved with up to two lines of twenty characters each, too, so you can have it personalized for that extra touch - either his full name or his name and the name of his company if he's an entrepreneur or a lifer at his workplace. For the ultimate in luxury when you're giving business card cases as groomsmen gifts, break out the Dalvey Leather Business Card Case. Stainless steel and top-quality leather combine for a look that means business, giving your groomsmen an extra edge in the office. After all, looking good is the first step to feeling good, and any guy looks good when he breaks out a personalized accessory like this one. Travelers will appreciate groomsmen gifts of the Personalized International Card Case, perfect for keeping track of the slightly larger foreign business cards that won't quite fit into wallets or typical business card cases. It's an easy way to gather together cards of overseas co-workers or clients he might meet while traveling on business, and makes for a handy reference of who he's met on the road once he's back to the home office. If he already has a fine case to keep all his business cards together, consider this: whether he's meeting with clients or just schmoozing his way through the corporate world, he's likely to get plenty of business cards from others to keep on his contact list. Make it easier for him to file them all away and have them available at a glance with groomsmen gifts of this Personalized Business Card File. It's a great way to keep all potential contacts in one place without cluttering up the address book on his PDA.

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Cologne Makes a Great Gift

Inhaling good cologne is similar to the pleasure equated with the aroma of a fine cigar, the scent of a savory steak, or the perfume of a beautiful woman passing by. Popularized in the eighteenth century, cologne brings us back to the era of fainting couches, top hats, and riding coats. At the same time, with the launch of celebrity and designer fragrances, colognes are very much the distinguishing essence of modern man. There are many reasons why cologne makes a great groomsmen gift. For one thing, it's something most guys want, but may not think to buy themselves. Giving cologne as a groomsmen gift saves your buddy the trouble of shopping for cologne, which has potential to be embarrassing (which is why you are ordering it online!). Cologne is a gift that comes in handy for a special occasion or when a little boost of self-confidence is needed. Most importantly, it is a thoughtful gift that lasts a reasonably long time and will come in handy again and again. But besides these cursory reasons, here are a few more compelling reasons to make cologne your groomsmen gift of choice, based on interesting historical tidbits. Reason number 1: Humankind is not naturally fragrant. In fact, cologne was used in the eighteenth century to cure body odor due to infrequent bathing. We think those Victorians were on to something. If you have a stand-up groomsman who could use a little help in the body odor department, do him a favor by buying a bottle of Colonel Littleton's cologne as a groomsman gift. Reason number 2: Cologne is much more multi-functional than it appears. Even if your groomsmen are a pleasant-smelling batch, cologne could still be a handy gift. In fact, when cologne reached its zenith in the 1700's, it was used in bathwater, swirled into wine, used as a mouthwash, and even as an enema. So you see, cologne is not only a sophisticated groomsmen gift, it's a surprisingly versatile one as well! Reason number 3: Cologne is the nectar of conquerors. Lest you think cologne is a groomsmen gift for sissies, consider that it was popularized by none other than Napoleon, ruthless poster child of the French Revolution. This deadly general was rumored to use eight liters of cologne a month, and up to a bottle a day. If cologne is manly enough for one of the greatest warriors in history, we suspect your groomsmen could stand a little splash. Reason number 4: Cologne has multi-origins. Whether your groomsmen are French, German, or Italian, they're bound to have historical tie to this elixir. A French word for a product created in a German town by an Italian barber, cologne is ethnically sentimental to just about everyone. Reason number 5: Unlike the pungent rosemary, bergamot, lemon and neroli potpourri of colognes past, Colonel Littleton swears by his thoroughly modern concoction, which he describes as "unmistakably cool and refreshing, with just the right splash of citrus." If you want a great groomsmen gift that won't leave your guys smelling like a rosemary garden, consider this updated interpretation of a historical favorite. As you can see, cologne is one of those groomsmen gifts that has the distinction of being both trendy and timeless. Did we mention it comes in a cool leather stamped bottle with brass plated cap? In the world of groomsmen gifts, I think we call this "gift wrapping." Historical Facts Taken From: http://www.history1700s.com/

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Dalvey Craftsmanship

By Howard K. Brodwin The cultural sights and sounds of Scotland have long been ingrained in the minds of many - the colorful intricate patterns of the plaid kilt, the contrasting bright pitch and low hum of the bagpipes, the amber glow of crackling fire and a glass of 12 year-old whisky. Hollywood gave everyone a lesson in Scottish history when Braveheart introduced us to William Wallace and his fight to keep England out of his homeland. Add to that the storied history of the Loch Ness Monster, who's legend dates back to the 6th Century, and the overall picture of Scotland starts to come to life as a place of adventure, historical significance and cultural tradition. And Dalvey offers some of the finest-crafted gifts and accessories in the world - keep them in mind when considering which groomsmen gifts to buy. Deep in the Scottish Highlands - the northernmost part of country, bound by the Atlantic on one side and frigid waters of the North Sea on the other - a small family business emerged in the late 1800's, specializing in the manufacture of bagpipes. Grants of Dalvey built a successful and thriving business and soon realized they had developed expert manufacturing skills and fine craftsmanship that could translate into a wider array of products. While manufacturing bagpipes was a noble and worthy business at the turn of the century, there were far more opportunities to expand the company's offerings through items that also represented the spirit and culture of Scotland. One hundred years later, Dalvey has become world renowned for their luxury lifestyle gifts and accessories, featuring beautiful detailing, expert workmanship and the true essence of Scotland. Still family owned and operated, Dalvey has built its reputation on a wide assortment of products for the traveler, sportsman and epicurean alike, utilizing the finest materials such as Italian leather, polished brass, copper and silver, and incorporating classic design and functionality. For instance, it's certainly a tradition for any outdoorsman to carry with him a small flask of his favorite spirit to warm his bones on a chilly fall afternoon. To this end, Dalvey's Pocket Flask was designed to fit unobtrusively into a jacket pocket, so as not to interfere with movement or add extra bulk. The smooth, rounded design offers an elegant departure from the sharp-edged canteens that sportsmen have carried for years. Precision engineered from top-grade stainless steel the pocket flask holds 4.3 fluid ounces (125 ml) and is guaranteed never to rust or taint the flavor of its contents. Their multitude of uses make them perfect groomsmen gifts, too. Now, should you find yourself on a chilly autumn morning hiking across Cairngorm plateau or fishing for Salmon off the Western Isles, and you'd like to share what's in your flask, the craftsman at Dalvey have created the perfect accompaniment: a unique Collapsible Travel Cup that packs away as neatly, and as stylish, as a pocket watch. Its small dimensions - 2 3/8 inches (60.5 mm) in diameter, 3/4 inch (18.6 mm) thick, and weighing only 3.9 ounces (110 grams) - allow it to fit easily in any pocket or even the smallest bag. At the press of a button, a spring lid pops opens to reveal a stainless steel, watertight, telescopic cup inside. If you're looking for unusual groomsmen gifts, look no further. And speaking of pocket watches, Dalvey has crafted a classic pocket watch that's reminiscent of the timepieces from the days when the company first began. The Full Hunter Pocket Watch combines Dalvey practicality with precision watch making, featuring quartz movement, an 8 1/2 inch (21.6 cm) long stainless steel watch chain and a stylish gold Dalvey badge on the front of the case. Elegant without being ostentatious are trademark design traits of the Dalvey name, and the classic pocket watch offers a great opportunity to showcase their fine craftsmanship and design sensibilities. For the groomsmen who want to be on time, with class, this is the ideal gift. Any trek across the scenic Highlands would be incomplete without one of mankind's most trusted and invaluable tools. A sturdy and compact pocket compass can aid even the most experienced outdoorsman find his way to Ballindalloch Castle (if you've misplaced your compass, it's located in the heart of Speyside, near to the famed whisky distilleries of Glenfiddich, Glenfarclas and Glenlivet). The Dalvey Pocket Compass incorporates a liquid-filled military standard capsule and a push button spring lid to provide fast and reliable readings. To assist with orienting a map, the interior of the case has etched reference lines, making it easy to reach your destination with plenty of time for enjoying the journey. A classic gift for your groomsmen. The perfect end to many a glorious day in the Scottish Highlands, might be a hearty meal, a "wee dram" of whisky, and a robust and flavorful cigar. For many cigar aficionados, rather than clipping off the end with a flat double blade cutter, which often leaves small pieces of loose tobacco, the cutter of choice is a "punch," which creates a clean, round hole in the cap, for a smooth and even draw. The Dalvey craftsmen are no strangers to enjoying a well-punched cigar, as they've designed a beautiful Cigar Punch, with a retractable cutting edge and a convenient key ring. There's also a nice feature that allows you to eject the plug that's been cut from the cigar, so you have a clean, ready-to-use again punch. The Scottish Highlands' environment of lochs, mountains and glens, is every bit as vivid and breathtaking as the pictures and postcards suggest. No visit to the Highlands would be complete without a stop at one of their world famous whisky distilleries. As luck would have it, Dalvey is located in the same part of the Highlands as the Dalmore Distillery, home to the world's most expensive whisky. Since, 1839, Dalmore's Award Winning Malts have been distilled on the picturesque shores of the Cromarty Firth in the Northern Highlands. There are over 250,000 people living in the communities of the Highlands, and many have family heritage that dates back over many centuries. Included among them are the Grants of Dalvey who, for over one hundred years, have crafted well-engineered products, built with functionality in mind without sacrificing style or presentation. "Turas math leibh!" - that's Gaelic for "have a good journey!"

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