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Hubby’s 50th birthday is coming soon, on the 11th of September or 911. Starting today, I am going to list as many birthday gift ideas as possible to let hubby pick the most unique 50th birthday gift for him.

If for whatever reason that he can’t make up his mind by the 11th of September, I will just gift him an Amazon.com Gift Card. He can buy whatever and whenever he wants when he is ready.

What about a Fountain Pen? The thought of gifting hubby a fountain pen just flashed across my mind while accompanying him having breakfast this morning.

It makes a great birthday gift for him as he is now a full time high school teacher. What a practical gift for everyday use!

If you think gifting your loved on a fountain pen as this year’s birthday gift is a fantastic idea, here are a few tips for making choosing the best pen easy and enjoyable.

Tip #1 – Focus on Your Man’s Preferences, not Your Own. Put yourself in his shoes and you’re off to a good start.

Tip #2 – Type of Pens. There are three choices: Fountain Pen, Ball Point Pen and Rollerball Pen.

Which type of pen that your husband uses as an everyday writing instrument? How about for special occasions like signing documents or writing personal correspondence? What is his or her profession? Answering these questions will help you determine the type of pen you are going to gift him.

Tip #3 – Evaluate His Handwriting Sample. This is especially helpful if you’re going to pick out a fountain pen. A fine nib is your best bet for smaller writing or writing that has slimmer lines. On the other hand, a medium to broad sized nib works well for writing that’s larger and darker.

Tip #4 – Decide on the Price Range. By deciding on the price range of the pen, you narrow the field and not get too distracted.

Of course for more choices, you’ll have to raise your price range a bit. Sometimes a slightly more expensive pen will make a big difference in quality, performance and appearance.

Tip #5 – What’s His Style? Is he traditional, a trendsetter or somewhere in between? You can easily get your clues from his personal or business attire, accessories such as watches, jewelry and eyewear, even what car he drives to make picking a pen brand, finish and color easier.

Update: My eyes rolled wide and my jaw dropped when I saw this Curtis Australia Wildlife Warriors Endangered Species LTD Gem Set (6pcs) Fountain Pen.

Guess how much it costs? $79,000!

Yes, it’s $79,000. Wow, … $79,000.

At first, I didn’t believe it’s $79,000; I thought it’s $79.00 or $790.00. So, I went to google to find its price at other stores. Well, you’ve got to believe it.

Executive Ball Pen, Roller Ball Pen, & Pencil Set As Unique Birthday GiftUpdate: Executive Ball Pen, Roller Ball Pen, & Pencil Set – $59.95.

My blogging buddy, Doris, told me to also consider this executive writing instrument collection as hubby’s personalized birthday gift.

It contains a premium quality performance ballpoint pen, roller ball pen and mechanical pencil, and free laser engraving services; you can get the pens and box engraved.

This collection is exquisitely presented in a sophisticated cherry luster finished case measuring 6 7/8″ x 5 5/8″ x 1 1/2″ dimensionally.

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Have you run out of birthday gift ideas for him above 50, 60 or 70 years old? Let me share with you 10 best unique birthday gift ideas for that special man in your life. :-)

10. Weekend Getaways. Does his birthday fall on the weekend? If so, what about a weekend retreat at a resort filled with a variety of activities from golf to horseback riding for him who needs a weekend to unwind?

9. Digital Cameras. For the retired man, a digital camera makes a great birthday gift.

8. Charitable Donations. This is perfect for him who never stops giving; he would be honored to know that a donation was given to his favor charity in his name.

7. Trees or Stars. What about having that special man immortalized for years to come by having a star named after him or buying a tree in his name?

6. Night Outs. Your old man would surely appreciate a night out of the house with his buddies to reminisce the old days.

5. Wrist Watches. A watch is truly a timeless birthday gift idea, isn’t it? Remember to gift a watch that matches his taste and liking. A wrist watch, be it trendy, classic or antique, is regarded as a memorable expression of your love and affection to him.

4. Gift Baskets. With a wide selection of gift baskets ranging from gourmet baskets, fruit baskets, wine baskets, spa baskets, working tool baskets and sports-themed baskets, it’s for sure that there is one that suits him.

3. Working Tool Kits. Is he a DIY guy? Tools, especially cordless power tools like drills and screwdrivers, are perfect.

2. Sporting Event or Concert Tickets. If his likings and interests are sports or music, then buy him and a friend tickets to a major sporting event or concert.

1. Gift Cards and Certificates. Giving him gift cards or gift certificates of his favorite restaurants, shopping malls, shoe stores or hardware shops to let him buy anything he wants is the best unique birthday gift idea.

They are especially practical when you can’t decide on a tech gift. Just give him a gift certificate for an electronics store and he will have the best birthday gift he ever wants.

Make full use of the special occasion of him that is his birthday. Make sure that the unique birthday gifts for him that you buy have a personalized touch and suit the taste and liking of him.

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