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Tired of shopping for yourself, then gift the man in your life with one of these

By Randy Haberek
Published: Dec 01, 2007

For your geek:
One acronym… N.A.S.A. This pen knows no boundaries. Not only does it write underwater, it cuts through grease, writes at any angle, and the pen itself has a shelf life of 100 years. Literally the only pen you will need to purchase. If it was good enough for the crew of the Apollo 11 space mission, it’s more than adequate for signing contracts or bar tabs. And at a paltry $22 from www.spacepen.com , it’s quite a bargain.

For your metro:
Late nights wreak havoc on the complexion. This is where the folks from Zirh enter the picture by offering a skin care regimen that will have your world-weary epidermis glowing in no time. If there is one indispensable item that every man should own, it is most certainly the Restore Herbal Eye Cream ( $24, www.sephora.com ). Two of the key ingredients are cucumber and caffeine extract, which stimulate circulation under the eyes and help remove those nasty dark circles and puffiness usually associated with the “one-too-many” syndrome.

For your hipster:
What goes around comes around as the saying goes. Munsingwear is experiencing somewhat of a rebirth thanks to their sly marketing campaign similar to British icon Fred Perry a few years back. The clothing that defined ‘60s and ‘70s laid back, yet refined style is being embraced by trend-lovers on both coasts (and that area in between). Their versatile golf shirts can go from the concert venue to country club with ease. And the penguin logo is somehow distinctive and understated at the same time. Earl's Earl $69.00 from www.originalpenguin.com

For your fashionista:
Gucci classic aviator sunglasses. Sure they’re a bit expensive ($265 at www.gucci.com ) but can you really put a price on the longevity of your peepers? These stylish shades offer 100% UVA/UVB protection! The gold metal frame and green gradient lens is quite distinctive and is a refreshing change from the oh-so-boring Ray Ban variety.

Randy Haberek, a native of Detroit, Michigan, has held staff positions at stellar publications such as Raygun, Bikini and Hustler. He has also been a frequent contributor to Stuff and the now-defunct FHM. When not toiling away in front of his antiquated Mac, he can usually be found in some dank dive bar trying to drown out the voices in his head.

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