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So many “guy presents” don’t feel right for the men in my life. They’re either too jokey and pub-based, or too serious and pricey, and I struggle to find middle-ground gifts they don’t own already. 

Still, my years as a shopping writer have led me to some pretty foolproof brands that fill that gap.