Father’s Day is around the corner again, and with it comes the annual question of what Dad actually needs. While some of them tend to get a little cagey about their wish lists, we think we have cracked the formula. A man’s study is his castle, so providing Dad a couple upgrades in that department, whether it’s one of the best pens in the market or a powerful ergonomic mouse for those long hours at his desk, might do just the trick. In need of inspiration? Fear not, we’ve compiled some of the best Father’s Day gifts for Dad’s study below.
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AL Star Rollerball Pen, $52, LAMY
The LAMY AL Star is one of the German brand’s most popular writing instruments, and for good reason. Available in five colourways as well as fountain and ballpoint versions, it’s a smooth, light and reliable everyday pen that doesn’t forgo function for style. Durable yet elegant, it’s the perfect addition to Dad’s study.
Meisterstück The Origin Collection 149 Fountain Pen, $2,255, Montblanc
Any enthusiast will welcome this beloved Montblanc writing instrument into their collection. For Dads who love their luxury stationery, this fountain pen is widely regarded as the one of the quintessential fine writing instruments, and a classic pick to pamper him with.
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A5 Writing Folder with Zip, $885, Smythson
For the Dads who appreciate the finer things, Smythson is known for some of the best leather goods spanning from stationery to bags. This writing folder is crafted from the British brand’s iconic Panama calfskin leather, keeping written notes organised and in perfect condition, and makes a stylish addition to any study or briefcase.
Smart Writing Set, $379, Moleskine
Give Dad the best of both worlds with this nifty writing set, which combines the unbeatable feel of analog writing and the convenience of digitisation. Using the smart pen and paper tablet notebook, handwritten and drawn notes are instantly synced to your phone or tablet, ready to be edited and shared.
Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, $245, Razer
The Dads who game will appreciate this accessory, which is tailored to multi-genre gaming. Whether he’s into first-person shooters or lengthy campaign-focused games, this mouse is built for comfort and comes with several programmable buttons and adjustable sensitivity levels, making it ideal both for competitive gaming as well as work and everyday browsing.
MX Master 4 Wireless Mouse, $179, Logitech
For the Dad who spends most of his time on his computer, this mouse is the ideal high-performance companion. Its ergonomic design ensures comfort even after hours of use, and its wireless function and lightweight build makes it easy to take on the go. The MX Master 4 also features an action ring for toggling customisable smart actions from opening browser and apps to taking screenshots for greater efficiency.
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Kobo Clara BW, $229.90, Kobo
If Dad finds bells and whistles of modern e-readers too overwhelming or unnecessary, the Kobo Clara BW is one of the most straightforward, no-frills reading devices around. Boasting weeks of battery life, a glare-free HD screen, an optional dark mode and waterproof hardware it enables comfortable reading sessions anytime, anywhere, from beach days to long flights.
AirPods Max 2, $749, Apple
A recent upgrade from the original AirPods Max, these over-ear headphones now come with 1.5 times more powerful active noise-cancellation, improved high-fidelity sound and intelligent features, from live translation to adaptive audio and conversation awareness for a richer listening experience.