Dads come in many forms, and Father's Day is a time to celebrate all the father figures who are special and important in your life. If you want to get your dad, stepfather, grandpa, or whoever else something truly special, swing for a personalized Father's Day gift this year.

Because of the nature of customized and personalized gifts, you can't do this thing last minute — some planning is required. Consider how much time it will take to actually create the gift, then factor in shipping time as well. Depending on where you order from, you'll likely want to allow a few weeks before Father's Day. (Father's Day 2024 is June 16.)

Say your dad is a big craft beer guy — grab some etched pint glasses for his home bar. Or get a real tear-jerker of a present, like a piece of art featuring audio of your voice. We've rounded up some suggestions to help you find the perfect gift.

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A personalized journal

For The Dad Who's Always Taking Notes

Whether he’s painstakingly working on his memoirs or just prefers the feel of pen on paper to the clack of keyboards, he’ll adore this customized leather journal. The journal can be marked with a stylish monogram or his own personal logo. It also comes in a variety of colors, so you can gift him a journal that's 100% his own.

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$40 from AMAZON

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Engraved fountain pen

For The Dad With Documents To Sign

There’s just something about a personalized fountain pen that makes a person feel like a true professional. Add some elegance to his desk with this high-quality pen, complete with 23-karat gold-plated trim. It even comes in its own display case so he can keep it near all his important documents.

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$69.99 from AMAZON

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Engraved wallet

For Everyday Use

Almost everyone uses a wallet, so you can't really go wrong with gifting one. Engrave a special message on the inside or pop your dad's initials on the outside for a personalized look. Prices vary, but start at $41.

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Chef's knife

For The Chef Dad

He can slice and dice with the best of them. And this personalized chef’s knife will make sure that everybody knows about his culinary skills. Wusthof knives are made in Germany and come with a great reputation. (They’re beloved by Gordon Ramsey.) 

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$119.95 from AMAZON

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Leather passport holder

For The Dad Who's Always Traveling

If he’s always on his way to some exciting destination, he’ll love his personalized leather passport holder. Not only does it lend a touch of sophistication to the dehumanizing process of airport security, but it also helps him keep a reminder of home and loved ones with him while he’s out on the road. 

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$28.50 from AMAZON

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Etched pint glass

For The Beer Drinker

An etched pint glass is a classic gift that will absolutely get used. Create a custom message or opt for classic monogrammed glassware.

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$29.99 from SHUTTERFLY

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Grill utensil set

For The Grill Master

What is it with some dads and their grills? If the father figure in your life cannot wait for patio season so he can get back out there and sizzle some meats, get him a nice set of personalized grilling utensils for all of his summer BBQ endeavors.

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$49.99 from PERSONALIZATION MALL

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A custom baseball cap

For Out On The Field

This hat will let everybody out on the field know exactly who he is. Customize the baseball cap with his name or favorite saying: Something like “#1 Dad” may be appropriate for the occasion — or you can go all out with something wackier for a hat that's truly all his own.

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$12.99 from AMAZON

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Winc subscription

For The Wine Drinker

Winc is designed to personalize people's wine experiences. Gift the dads in your life a subscription and let them take Winc's palate test to find wines that fit their specific tastes.

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$59.95 from WINC

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Engraved Fossil watch

For The Stylish Dad

Fossil watches have a clean, sleek look, and this one allows you to etch a sweet message to the father figure in your life. Every time he puts the watch on, he'll think of you. Aw.

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$139 from THINGS REMEMBERED

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Illustrated family portrait

For Making His Walls A Little Brighter

Wow the father figures in your life with a custom family portrait. This is a simplified cartoony type of portrait that captures the essence of your family. FYI, this is just a digital download, so you will have to get it printed yourself.

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Puzzle

For The Dad Into Board Games

This may be niche, but if you grew up doing puzzles with your dad, a customized photo puzzle is a killer gift. The two of you can put it together... together. Or he can complete the puzzle whenever he's missing you.

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$32.98 from SHUTTERFLY

Collapsible cooler

For Tailgates

This pop-up cooler is perfect for pre-gaming sporting events or throwing back cold drinks on the beach. It's compact and portable and you can customize it by getting a name embroidered on the exterior.

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$39.99 from PERSONALIZATION MALL

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Photo tie

For A Gift That Keeps Giving

This one is pretty corny, but it's a double whammy type of gift. If you have little kids, put their cute baby faces on a tie for their dad or grandpa to enjoy now and use it as embarrassing throwback material when the kids are older.

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$24.99 from PERSONAILZATION MALL

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Monogram stationery set

For The Dad Who Sends Snail Mail

He’s refined and still has a sense of old school sophistication. Help Dad spruce up the letters he sends to his pen pals with monogrammed stationery. This stylish set of envelopes and note cards comes in a variety of colors that can be personalized with his initials. It’s the most elegant way to keep up letter correspondence. 

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$21.95 from AMAZON

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Charcuterie board

For The Dad Who Likes To Host

If your dad is a cheese fanatic, he needs this amazing charcuterie plank. It has tons of spaces for different types of hors d'oeuvres and the center features a personalized engraving. Pricing varies, but starts at $67.62.

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Artblox Soundwave Art

For The Audiophile Dad

This incredibly unique gift is a work of art in more ways than one. Send Artblox a bit of audio (whether that’s a message with your voice or his favorite song) and they’ll turn it into a visual sound wave encased in a glass box. When he scans the QR code on the box, he can listen to the sound played back to him on his phone. 

Buying Options

$49.95 from AMAZON

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Candle with personalized message

For Sweet Scents

Candles are the perfect gift for any and every situation and that is not up for debate. You're able to totally personalize this one by picking the size and scent and writing a custom message for ol' Pops.

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$20 from ETSY

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Personalized whiskey decanter set

For The Dad Who Loves A Nightcap

This customized decanter will let him keep his favorite beverage in a properly ceremonious vessel. The set includes a decanter, four glasses, four slate coasters, eight whiskey stones, and a monogrammed wooden box. 

Buying Options

$99 from AMAZON

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Monogram cuff links

For The Dad With An Eye For Detail

For style-conscious dads with a keen eye for detail, these monogram cufflinks are the perfect gift. He’ll feel totally confident knowing that his dress shirt is his and his alone.

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$15.98 from AMAZON

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Baseball stadium print

For The Baseball Fan

Baseball diehards will lose it over these super cool blueprint-style stadium posters. Frame one of your dad's favorite team and you may just become his favorite child.

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$185 from UNCOMMON GOODS

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Zippo lighter

For The Classic Dad

Whether your old man smokes cigars, builds campfires, or just likes to light shit on fire, he'll appreciate a cool Zippo lighter with his name engraved on it. 

Buying Options

$35.99 from PERSONALIZATION MALL

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Yeti tumbler

For Keeping His Drinks Cold (or Hot)

Yeti drinkware is amazing and keeps your beverages at the perfect temperature for hours on end. Snag a custom engraved tumbler for all the dads in your life. Prices vary, but start at 36.95.

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Stamped bottle opener keychain

For Cracking A Cold One

Prepare your dad to open bottles wherever he goes with this bottle opener keychain. You can write a custom message to be hand stamped into the metal.

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$15 from ETSY

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Custom star map

For The Dad Who Loves Space

This is a thoughtful gift for the dad who’s always looking up at the stars. It will show the position of the planet at any given time in history. You can make it his birthday, his anniversary, the birth time of his (favorite) child — or maybe even the exact time his favorite team made it to the championships.

Buying Options

$24 from AMAZON

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Custom crew socks

For Dads Who Love Socks

Some guys just genuinely love socks. For the dad who expresses himself through funky footwear, get him a pair he’ll love forever. These socks come in a variety of colors and can be personalized with photos of his pet, his family — or maybe himself. 

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$11.99 from AMAZON

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