Opinion on a gift for my boyfriend!

Ebbykins

The beautiful box is something that he'll have for years and will be memorable And that's what it's all about.

Do you really believe that? I throw out superfluous bric-a-brac all the time. I'm pretty sure if I got a keepsake box that couldn't even hold my spare buttons, it would sit in the back of a desk drop a few months before ending up in the fireplace.
-wtk

LOL I love your honesty. And I actually agree. On a side note... why not a Bonzai with the trimming kit for him to grow it over time... that's kinda weird, but still ornamental/sentimental?

I am loving the honesty too xD Girls love that sort of cute stuff, but guys.. not so much glad I got your opinion!
Hmm, i don't know if he would take it with him (travels for hockey) but those things are cool loving this shaving thing though

Did I tell you what I got from my Mr for Christmas early? LOL. A smexy vacuum, no really, I wanted it, lol. It's the smexiest vaccum evah. I love to vacuum. I think I have issues. PS I have also debated getting my guy an Xbox 360, but secretly it's really for me. 0.o LOL. I kids.

Debbe2

Actually I assume that sunshine has a good idea of what her boyfriend values and likes so yeah, I honestly think that. It's fine twith me that you disagree. Are we ok here ? : )

ket_the_jet

I was actually just at the Art of Shaving store in Tyson's Corner last week...they had a new gift set/travel kit in the store.

I think it was this: http://www.theartofshaving.com/shop/travel/travel-kits/90072

The only potential problem is that a shaving brush should not be set down on it's side or worse yet, base-side down. You should buy a clip or mount so that it can hang with the badger hair down. I know that's not particularly conducive to constant travel, but it's worth keeping in mind.

Also, get him a safety razor and a pack of replacement blades. It's the closest shave possible and far more manly than a Mach Three or whatever kids are using these days. Shaving should be cathartic. I really value the time I stand in front of a mirror taking off facial hair.

Anyways, I think I've dropped enough science for today. Go for functionality.
-wtk

Beezil

Unless he wears French cuffs ever, he doesn't need links. If he wears them even two or three times a year, a pair of links is a nice gesture and he'll be forced to think of you every time he wears the shirt.

Maybe a tie clip is a better option? Right now this kitschy one is on my list of ridiculous items to buy:
http://www.tsaiclip.com/products/moustache-tie-clip

Good luck. I value functionality over sentiment, so I won't be a great help. I'd say something like a nice wallet would be wonderful. He'd use it almost every day and you'd know he appreciates it when he pulls it out of his pocket to pay for your dinner and drinks. Does he play music? Here's a fun one:
http://www.whippingpost.com/collections/wallets
-wtk

The tie clip is a good idea! He has to wear a tie to hockey games occasionally. I like the wallet idea too :] Not a musician, but an athlete. Life revolves around hockey! Have been trying to think of something with that, but haven't come up with anything unfortunately >.<

He also used to wear a gold chain with a hockey sticks pennant. Got broke and lost one day so i thought I could maybe replace it? I have no clue when it comes to man jewelry tho xD

You know, depending how big the boxes are, you could buy him one of those - then put a tie clip or the new pennant inside? >.> Just a thought.

SergeantSunshine_reused

I was actually just at the Art of Shaving store in Tyson's Corner last week...they had a new gift set/travel kit in the store.

I think it was this: http://www.theartofshaving.com/shop/travel/travel-kits/90072

The only potential problem is that a shaving brush should not be set down on it's side or worse yet, base-side down. You should buy a clip or mount so that it can hang with the badger hair down. I know that's not particularly conducive to constant travel, but it's worth keeping in mind.

Also, get him a safety razor and a pack of replacement blades. It's the closest shave possible and far more manly than a Mach Three or whatever kids are using these days. Shaving should be cathartic. I really value the time I stand in front of a mirror taking off facial hair.

Anyways, I think I've dropped enough science for today. Go for functionality.
-wtk

Ahh taking notes! Was looking at http://www.theartofshaving.com/shop/shaving-products/shaving-kits/98059 right as you posted that actually.

A much better gift then the box for sure :] He cares a lot about his facial hair. Eyebrows/chinstrap/scruff haha this could be the perfect gift

ninerbuff

Buy me any 49er paraphernalia and I'm gold! He likes hockey, so would his favorite hockey team paraphernalia work.