Four Gifts, for Your Guy, for Valentines Day

Jan 24th 2012 at 11:05AM by Bill Volk

Valentines Day is fast approaching and you don't know what to get him? Gag gift, something personal and special, or useful for work? Why not one of all of them? Herewith four gifts that will surely be useful, delight him, and remind him of your thoughtfulness. As for romantic gifts, that's up to you -- you'll do the right thing, I know.

The Colonel Conk Hard

wood Stand Shave Set ($44); sure to be a surprise on Valentines Day morning, and for many mornings after. The four piece set includes the space-saving waterproof hardwood stand, the deluxe soft shaving brush, a gold-tone safety razor, and Col. Conk's very own glycerin shaving soap. Give your guy a manly and sophisticated treat that will last him for months. The glycerin soap sets up his beard for a smooth shave that both of you will appreciate. The hardwood stand is impervious to moisture and will not soften or change color. And all of the shave gear fits the stand without wasting space.

You don't see many men carry a pocket watch; that's too bad, because it's a classy way to keep time. This Charles-Hubert Paris Mechanical Pocket Watch ($84; was $125) will definitely set your guy off from the crowd. Requiring daily winding, the 17 jewel mechanical movement may be seen through the see-through skeleton dial; mineral crystal, intricately engraved roman numerals on the dial, and a matching curb chain complete the deal. No batteries required and no need to expose the face of the watch to solar or ambient lighting to keep it operating; the watch carries a factory lifetime warranty.

general tools 500 cordless pencil screwdriver

Lots of guys own cordless drill/screwdriver sets; not many own a pencil screwdriver. This General Tools 500 Cordless Precision Screwdriver ($19) is built for electronics repair, hobbies and crafts, and anywhere you need access to very confined spaces; think: the inside of a computer. It features a 100 rpm drive motor with forward and reverse settings on the ergonomically designed grip that places the on/off switch comfortably at hand (actually at a fingertip). Powered by a pair of (included) AAA batteries, the set includes a half dozen specialized 1/8th inch b

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Last, but certainly not least, it wouldn't be Valentines Day without a fun gift. This Br i ght LED OPEN Sign ($50) is perfect for your basement rec room, garage, home business, or? The red and blue, long-lasting (100,000+ operating hours) LED lighting is highly visible, even in the sunlight. The package arrives with the sign, a power adapter, and the necessary support chains. Your guy will remember this gift long after Valentines Day.

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