Father’s Day Gift Ideas (2021)

1. FABER-CASTELL COMIC ILLUSTRATION SET OF 15 | $46

Relief those comic artist dreams and escape into a world you’ve created yourself. This set is perfect for beginners who want to start on their art journey or seasoned artists to add to their supplies collection. Be the hero in your very own illustrations and join the side of creativity! 

The Faber-Castell Comic Illustration set comes with pencils for sketching, Goldfaber pencils for colouring and of course the brand’s signature Pitt Artist Pens for outlining. 

2. LAMY SAFARI FOUNTAIN PEN | $49 

Introduce your dad to the fountain pen world with a classic Lamy Safari fountain pen. The Lamy is a great beginner pen that writes smoothly and provides an ergonomic grip. 

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of their original Lamy Safari release, they’ve also re-launched the Savannah Green and Terra Red colours. This limited edition pen will also make for an excellent addition to a collection if your dad is already a fountain pen enthusiasts. 

3. BULLET JOURNAL EDITION 2 | $52

Leuchtturm’s popular bullet journal, improved and better than ever. The Edition 2 comes with a fantastic new features including Page Dividers, a Sticker Set, The Grid Guide, a Pocket Guide and the much anticipated 120gsm paper. 

It’s a great notebook if your dad is looking to start journaling and it also encourages time away from the many digital devices around the house. To complete the gift, get it personalised with our customising services! 

Check of the Bullet Journal Edition 2 here.

4. FABER-CASTELL GRIP EDITION FOUNTAIN PEN | $53

The Grip is Faber-Castell’s best selling series and for good reason too. The fountain pen writes smoothly and reduces strain on your hand with it’s black soft grip zone and ergonomic body. Best part? It’s suitable for not just right-handers but left-handers too. 

If you really want to spoil your dad, get him the Grip Edition Fountain Pen and Ballpoint Pen set that comes in 2 classic colours: Gold or Silver and a beautiful matching metal gift box. 

5. TRAVELER’S NOTEBOOK STARTER KIT | $59

Reminisce all those precious holiday memories with a Traveler’s Notebook. This starter kit includes everything you need to start including a leather cover, notebook refill, cotton bag and spare rubber band. 

There’s no better time to start than now with more time at home. Plan a family day of stay-home journaling that’s bound to be lots of fun. 

Read: Setting Up a Midori Traveler’s Notebook: A Guide (2021)

6. PARKER JOTTER BALLPOINT PEN | $59 

The Parker Jotter needs no introduction as the world’s first ballpoint pen and its recognisable trademark arrow clip design. 

A ballpoint pen typically requires you to exert more energy when writing due to the ink not flowing naturally like a fountain pen would. The Jotter negates this with its unique two-ball design which reduces friction and allows for a much comfortable writing.

Along with its gel ink formula that never skips and smudges, it’s definitely a must-have pen.

7. SHIBUI LEATHER PEN POUCH | $76 – $107

For the ultimate pen collector who loves bringing their pens out! The Shibui pouch comes in 3, 5 and 12 slots depending on your preference and even has additional pockets for small items like receipts, notes and photographs. 

The pouch is made from high quality full grain leather and features Shibui’s trademarked leather Pull-Tag™ penholder that allows you to securely fasten pens of different sizes, minimising scratches and movement. 

8. MONTEVERDE TOOL FOUNTAIN PEN | $80

The Monteverde Tool Pen is nothing short of an amazing pen. If you didn’t think a fountain pen could fit more than just an extra ink cartridge, you’re in for a surprise. 

Featuring a total of 9 tools including: A responsive stylus, 3 rulers, built-in level and Philips and flathead screwdrivers that can be attached to your pen. The pen also has a 6-sided barrel that hinders the pen from rolling off the desk. 

This innovative pen is everything you need!

9. TRION LEATHER BAG | $236 – $342

Travel with style. Work from home might be the default but that doesn’t mean you can’t give your laptop a stylish home. 

Trion actually began as a baseball glove manufacturer before branching out to business and casual bags like the Trion Leather Bag, maintaining the high standards of Japanese craftsmanship.

Each Trion Leather Bag includes an open pocket for internal organising and a zipper pocket for important items. 

10. YSTUDIO BRASSING PORTABLE BALLPOINT PEN | $129

Ystudio pens are designed to be functional and beautiful. Their portable pens were born from the simple of idea of just needing a pen when the moment came for it.

The pen is made from solid brass, serving as a reminder that words carry weight. It uses gel ink that writes nice and smoothly. 

A fine hanging function allows you to easily reach for it when you need it as you can hang it around your neck as a necklace or on your bag.