Jack Black Industrial Strength Hand Healer

Something that really works for cracked hands, without all the fruity smells and oily feel. A hand cream that even the most macho dads can feel proud to use.

Beard Oil Three Pack From CanYouHandleBar.com

So, I don't have a beard. Instead I rely on the advice of men in my network who do.  If you or your dad have a beard – you really need to check out these quality oils made by my friend Doug at Can You Handle Bar.

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Merkur Model 180 Long-Handle Safety Razor

The classic double-edged safety razor. Heavy steel shaves smoothly, and the replacement blades are about ten to fifty cents a pop at any drugstore. Convert your dad away from cartridge razors this year.

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Computer & Electronics

Fujitsu SnapScan iX500 Document Scanner

If you've been trying to get your folks to go paperless, this is your starting point. FAST, double-sided scanning that saves straight to your computer, or to cloud storage services like Evernote, Dropbox, and Google Drive. Documents can be saved directly as PDF, searchable PDF, JPEG, or Microsoft Office formats like Word .doc and Excel .xls  I love this scanner!

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SanDisk Sansa Clip+ 4 GB MP3 Player

Just the basics: a small, lightweight MP3 player with plenty of storage space and a microSD slot for expanded memory. It's not the latest and fanciest iPod, and that's because it's not trying to be. Technophobes can learn to handle this one, and the battery life is massive compared to an iPod or iPhone. As an added bonus, mine survived an accidental trip through the washer and dryer, so you know it's sturdy…

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ChargerCity Smartphone Tripod Adapter Kit

A one-step adapter for tripods to make them smartphone-compatible. Works with any standard tripod (1/4-20 connection). Adjusts to fit different brands and models, including iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones.

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Tiffen 72mm UV Protection Filter

A simple, lightweight filter you can leave on your camera at all times. Filters out UV light, reducing wash-out and blue tint, especially on shots taken at high altitude or across water. As an added bonus, it provides an additional layer of protection between the lens and any dirt, grit, and moisture.

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Snugg iPad Case with Flip Stand Cover and Elastic Hand Strap

A simple, sturdy case that flips open to make a stand for an iPad. Wakes the iPad up when it opens and puts it to sleep when it closes. Comes with a stylus loop and an elastic hand strap for comfortable holding. Available in different sizes for all models, including the Mini and Mini 2. If your dad still carries his iPad “naked,” here's his gift for this year.

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Koss “The Plug” In-Ear Headphones

Nice, basic ear bud headphones with impressive sound quality for their price range.

Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920

Mounts on top of the computer, replacing the tiny little built-in thing forever. 1080p, HD, internal mix, zoom capable — it'll change dad's webcasts forever.

AmazonBasics Wireless Remote Control for Nikon DSLR

A neat little accessory for the Nikon family of DSLR cameras. Wireless remote control works great for group photos and multiple exposures over time, or for setting up “photo booths” for parties and events.

Kindle WiFi with 6″ E-Ink Display E-Book Reader

Any Kindle makes a great gift. This is still one of our favorite styles. But really, take your pick.

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APC Back-UPS ES 8 Outlet

One, massive uninterrupted power source that simplifies the tangle of extension cords behind the computer desk forever — and prevents immediate crashes when the power goes out.

TrippLite TLP1008TELTV 10 Outlet Surge Protector

Lots of outlets with plenty of space between them. Just what every home entertainment system needs.

Energizer Weather Ready Compact Rechargeable LED Light

Energizer Weather Ready Compact Rechargeable LED Light

Reading Material & Self-Improvement

Inc. Magazine

Has Dad launched a second career or from-home business? Inc. magazine is targeted specifically at leaders and owners of businesses. Get him a year (10 issues) for the price of a couple hamburgers.

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Men's Journal

Style, technology, health, fitness, and travel — all the good things in life, targeted specifically at men. A great subscription for anyone with a Y-chromosome.

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The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom

Jonathan Haidt unpacks the psychology behind ancient philosophies, explaining what does — and doesn't — work from our history's most famous teachings.

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Man's Search for Meaning

For the deep thinkers: a psychologist's argument for a meaningful life, drawing on his own experiences as a Holocaust survivor. Heavy stuff. It's been called one of the most influential books in America, and for good reason.

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National Geographic Traveler

An easy gift for retirees with a wanderlust. More beautiful destinations than even the most dedicated vacationers can reach — but happily, the fantastic National Geographic photos are almost as good as really being there.

Popular Mechanics

The classic tinkerer and do-it-yourself guy magazine. A favorite for generations. If Dad already has all the tools you were thinking about getting him this year, try a subscription instead.

The Wall Street Journal

Still some of the best news reporting in America. Take the editorial page with a grain of salt (they don't have a comics section, so they gotta put the funnies somewhere), but you can't find a better daily subscription to give as a gift, especially if Dad's been complaining about a local rag that gets crummier every year.

Esquire

A classic among men's magazines. Pretty much anyone with a Y-chromosome will find something in there that he likes. It's not all fancy wristwatches and girls in their underwear, either — Esquire still does investigative journalism, and from time to time breaks a major scoop. An impeccable gift for dats with impeccable taste.

“How to Be a Man” by Glenn O'Brien

A grown-up antidote to the superficial, hyper-masculine take on “being a man” that you get online so much. A handsome book full of witty fun and humorous artwork, yet still surprisingly poignant.

“Handmade Shoes for Men” by Lazlo Vass and Magda Molnar

A beautifully illustrated book that gives you everything you need to know about well-crafted shoes. If dad has a taste for expensive leather shoes, this is the book for him.

“The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg

The science behind how our brains form habits — and how to break them. Great for dads who are working to make a change in their lives.

“One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way” by Robert Maurer

A clever “mindset” book for dads with a self-improvement project. Based on the “kaizen” way, a series of small, incremental changes over time that originated in the post-WWII Japanese corporate culture. It's still the textbook strategy for companies like Toyota, so you know there's got to be something there.

52 Things Kids Need from a Dad: What Fathers Can Do to Make a Lifelong Difference

52 Things Kids Need from a Dad What Fathers Can Do to Make a Lifelong Difference

“Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard” by Chip and Dan Heath

A nice, simple book about removing obstacles to change.

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)

The Four Agreements A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

All Pro Dad: Seven Essentials to Be a Hero to Your Kids

All Pro Dad Seven Essentials to Be a Hero to Your Kids

“Dressing the Man” by Alan Flusser

One of Flusser's two classic, game-changing fashion texts. He literally wrote the book on menswear in the 20th century, and then he wrote it again. Don't worry — we've put the other book next on our list.

Clothes and the Man

Another of Flusser's classics. Good information and beautiful illustration and photography make it readable, decorative, and useful. Dad can keep it on his coffee table and actually learn from it. How often does that happen?

Details Style Manual

Based on the men's interest magazine of the same name, the Details Style Manual has a great casual-contemporary aesthetic. Very light and easy-reading — a great fashion guide for men who prefer more of a magazine format to a textbook.

The Elegant Man

A beautiful and informative book about the finer end of menswear. Chock full of details on suits, jackets, and “sports wear” in that original, tweedy sense of the word. For dads who appreciate fine clothing.

Icons of Men's Style

Don't worry — the “icons” in question are clothing items and styles, not celebrities. All the true classics of menswear in one elegant book.

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A Guy's Guide to Style

A neat, compact little guide to style by one of the authorities of our generation. Says it all with no fuss or muss. If you're looking to give one comprehensive style manual, this is one of the best options.

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Sweet ‘Stache: 50 Badass Mustaches and the Faces Who Sport Them

The title says it all, really.

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Art of Manliness Boxed Set

Collected wisdom from a site of devoted hundreds of hours and dozens of articles to. A great gift for any man.

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About Antonio Centeno

I'm Antonio Centeno, the founder of RMRS. I'm a former Marine Corps Officer with a BA in Evolutionary Biology and Philosophy (Cornell College 98') and an MBA from The University Of Texas at Austin (07'). I studied the Science of Style in London, Hong Kong, and Bangkok and have created over 5000 videos/ articles to help men dress better. Click here to discover more about me and our mission here at RMRS.

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