The everyday carry. EDC. Small but mighty things that make everyday life a little better. That’s a powerful gift right there. The power to make the minutia feel intentional. And with great power comes great responsibil… No, we’re kidding. There’s no responsibility to be had here. Gifting EDC should be fun. Slightly quirky. But always, always useful. Always something that feels like a treat and starts getting used moments after being opened.
Shall we?
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There's Only One Place in the US That Ferments Cigars This Way
[PARTNER] Pappy & Company. Familiar with the first part of that name? Thought so. In 2013, Pappy Van Winkle’s great-granddaughters extended the famous bourbon’s legacy, offering an impressive collection of small-batch cigars and bourbon-inspired products. Their best-seller? Well, let’s just say there’s only one place in the States that ferments the tobacco leaves in retired Pappy bourbon barrels the way the family wanted it done. Say hello to the Pappy Van Winkle Barrel Fermented Cigars.
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Smell Like an Abandoned Mansion
Dusty paperbacks. Overgrown moss. Autumn light leaking through shattered windows. Give the gift of smelling like an abandoned mansion this year. We know how it sounds. But Imaginary Authors is famous for a whole collection of story-inspired scents. The kind that wear like narratives. They’re handsome, complex, what you want fragrance to smell like but have no clue how to describe. It’s the kind of gift no one knows they want, but after first sniff, everyone wants.
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The Dolphin Lighter
The Topdrawer x Prince Dolphin Lighter is an iconic collaboration that fuses timeless design with modern innovation. Made in Japan, this 20th-century classic has been reimagined for the 21st century, now available in an array of exclusive, updated colors that are as bold as a lighter should be without crossing the line. Its sleek, ergonomic design makes it easy to use, while its refined aesthetics make it a standout piece in any collection. Whether you’re lighting a candle, starting a fire, or simply appreciating a beautifully crafted object, the Topdrawer x Prince Dolphin Lighter delivers both form and function with style.
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Friendship Bracelets
We were down with friendship bracelets long before the Swifties. Not to brag. And Iron Heart’s Hand Hammered Bracelet in Sterling Silver is an easy one to give away. The hand hammer method makes it perfectly imperfect on any wrist and it also makes these completely unique. A true one of a kind gift. But pick up a couple so you can wear one, too. Nowhere in the gift giving manual does it say the gift giver can’t also purchase himself a friendship bracelet.
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The Leather Journal to End All Leather Journals
We found it. The journal that will end all journal buying. This leather wrap from Paper Republic was designed to wear in with age, and the band-note-book-system makes it effortless to reload with planners, blank pages, slots for cards, whatever. This is a blank canvas for a writer. A travel-friendly leather journal that will be with them for years and years to come.
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Throw Some Shade
Sunglasses are high risk, high reward. People get picky about face shape, lens type, all that. But these Caddy Sunglasses from Buck Mason, a tribute to midcentury Cadillacs, are for all. They’re handcrafted from Italian acetate (read: noticeable quality from first feel) with the unmistakable tailfins reflected in the browline. They’re classic. Timeless. And stylish on pretty much every face they get put on.
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Stick It To 'Em
Misc. Goods makes some of our favorite incense. Their fragrances are available as colognes, candles, oils, and soaps, too. But there’s something about them in incense form that just does it for us. There’s a handsome musk underneath their scents. And when it’s burnt via incense stick, it’s pure magic. Right now, the Discover Set is on sale for $99, originally $120, so we say go for that. Give a few away this year. Keep a couple for yourself. Shhh.
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The Last Wine Key You'll Ever Get Them
Every Craighill product starts its life in their Brooklyn Studio, where they tackle problems with curiosity and solve them through relentless product exploration. Exhibit A: an answer to the age-old question, How should we get the wine out of there? The Best Wine Key (no really, that’s what it’s called) is what happens when obsessive product designers turn their attention to the nectar of gods. Good luck finding a better one.
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The Fountain Pen That Gets Everyone to Love Fountain Pens
The LAMY Fountain Pen. A classic writing tool. A beloved brand (by writing nerds, at least). A no-fuss way to dip your fingers into the ink world. It’s a gift that honors sophistication in the small details of life. A gift that says, your everyday carry isn’t up to snuff until you have a pen that makes writing anything, a grocery list, a love note, a to-do, a lovely experience.
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The Gift of Game Night
Winter months. Fire’s on. Coffee’s hot. It’s that time of year. When game night actually doesn’t sound half bad. A handsome little backgammon travel set? That’s the ticket. It’s something, especially in travel size, people don’t think to buy for themselves, but are glad to have once they do. Results may vary, depending on what your friends like to play. But there’s an aesthetic to backgammon that makes it a good gifting game. Can’t explain it. Just the way it is.
