Gifts for men under $100 that he'll carry every day
Written by the team at Everyman. We make or choose everything on this page, so we'll tell you who each gift suits and where it falls short.
The short answer
If he writes anything by hand, give him the Original Grafton pen. It's $54, rated 4.83 from 922 reviews, and it's the gift owners tell us gets a "wow." If he doesn't write much, pick by budget:
- About $30: Porter Key Multi-Tool 2.0. A stainless steel edge and bottle opener that lives on his keys.
- About $60: PROOF Founder Key Holder, $59. Up to seven keys, carried flat.
- Closer to $100: the solid Brass Grafton Mini Twist, $84, or the Holden Card Wallet, $90.
Every Grafton carries the same promise: if it ever fails, we fix it or replace it.
Our first pick under $100
The Original Grafton Pen
$54
"The response was 'wow, this is so nice' when I gifted this pen." Grafton owner
Shop the Original Grafton Solid brass, $84Six gifts under $100, side by side
Everything here is something a man carries, not something he puts on a shelf. That's the test we used. A gift he uses every day keeps reminding him who gave it to him.
| Gift | Price | Rating | Weight | What it is | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Grafton Pen | $54 | 4.83 (922) | 0.9 oz | Aluminum click pen, 145 mm, takes Pilot G2 | The man who writes every day |
| Super Matte Grafton | $64 | 5.0 (12) | 0.9 oz | The same pen in a non-reflective finish | A pen that doesn't flash |
| Brass Grafton Mini Twist | $84 | 4.88 (325) | 1.8 oz | Solid brushed brass twist pen, 130 mm | The man who likes heft |
| Holden Card Wallet | $90 | 4.85 (160) | 1.8 oz | Full-grain leather, six pockets, 2.88 x 4.25 in | Retiring a back-pocket bifold |
| PROOF Founder Key Holder | $59 | No reviews here yet | Not listed | Aluminum frame, top-grain leather, up to 7 keys | A pocket full of loose keys |
| Porter Key Multi-Tool 2.0 | $30 | 4.81 (198) | 1 oz | Stainless steel edge and bottle opener, 2.5 in | His key ring |
Prices, specs and ratings from each product page on everyman.co. Swipe the table sideways on a phone.
The Original Grafton: the gift that gets used
Plenty of gifts in this price range get opened, admired and put away. A pen gets picked up every day, which is why it's our first pick.
The Original Grafton is machined from 6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum: 145 mm long, 11 mm across, 0.9 oz. When owners describe it, they talk about the balance more than anything else. The clip is bolted on with two hex screws, not snapped on, so it holds a shirt pocket and stays put. It ships with our 0.7 mm black Metal Gel and takes a Pilot G2 too, so if he already has a favorite refill, it fits.
Who it's for: the man who signs things for a living, keeps a notebook, or still writes his lists on paper. Pick a color he'd choose himself. Classic Black and Military stay quiet. Crimson Red, Taipan Orange and Aegean Blue get noticed.
"The response was 'wow, this is so nice' when I gifted this pen."Grafton owner, on giving one
"Solid premium feel without being too heavy."Grafton owner
"It's often a topic of conversation when my customers see it."Grafton owner
Where it falls short. It's a pen. If he never writes by hand, it will sit in a drawer, and our water-based Metal Gel refills don't love a year in a dry drawer. Give that man the Porter Key or the Holden instead. It's also full size, so it rides higher in a pocket than a compact pen.
Super Matte Grafton: the same pen, no shine
Same body, same bolted clip, same refills as the Original, Pilot G2 included. The difference is the surface: a velvety, non-reflective finish in six colors we only make this way. New Oxblood, OD Green, Black, Midnight, Amber and Military.
It reads as a tool rather than jewelry. That suits a man who carries it on a uniform, in a field bag, or into a boardroom where he'd rather the pen didn't draw the eye.
"I love everything about these pens. The color is great, the quality of the instruments is great and the customer service is, you guessed it, great. I write with one of my 5 Graftons everyday." Tim H., Super Matte owner
Where it falls short. You pay $10 more for the finish alone; it writes exactly like the Original. And its page has 12 reviews so far, all five stars, which is a lot less to go on than 922.
Brass Grafton Mini Twist: the one that feels like a gift
Hand someone this pen and watch his hand drop a little. It's 100% solid brushed brass, 1.8 oz, twice the weight of the aluminum Original, in a compact 130 mm body. You twist the barrel to bring the tip out, so there's no button to click in a meeting or go off in a pocket. The brass darkens with carry, so after a year it looks like his and nobody else's.
It's rated 4.88 from 325 reviews, the most of any pen on this page after the Original.
"Fantastic weight and feel. It has heft which helps make writing a breeze. The look of the brass is classic." Jake B., Brass Grafton owner
Pair it and save. Buy a Holden Card Wallet or a PROOF wallet or key holder and the Brass drops from $84 to $49 at checkout, automatically.
Where it falls short. Weight cuts both ways. A man who likes a light pen may find 1.8 oz a lot by the end of a long page. If he wants the brass to stay bright, he'll have to polish it. And it doesn't take a Pilot G2; it takes Fisher Space Pen, Parker Ballpoint, Parker Gel and our Metal Gels.
Holden Card Wallet: for the man still sitting on a bifold
Most men carry the same wallet until it falls apart. The Holden is the upgrade he won't buy himself. It's 2 mm full-grain USA cowhide with six pockets, 2.88 by 4.25 inches and 1.8 oz, cut to ride in a front pocket instead of under him all day.
Six color and stitching combinations are in stock, from black on black to natural leather with Crimson Red thread. Match the thread to a Grafton and the two look like they came as a set. It's rated 4.85 from 160 reviews.
"This wallet will last you a life time and there's no other wallet out there with this kind of design and dimensions. It's the perfect wallet." Davidson, Holden owner
Where it falls short. It's a card wallet. A man who carries a thick fold of cash or a stack of cards will want more room. RFID blocking isn't listed on this one. And at $90 it's the most expensive gift here.
PROOF Founder Key Holder: for the man with a pocket full of keys
We didn't make this one. We chose it. PROOF builds it on an aerospace-grade aluminum frame with top-grain leather panels, designed by former U.S. Marine Corps Reconnaissance Marines turned engineers.
Up to seven keys stack inside the frame and swing out one at a time, then fold back flush. The set carries flat instead of hanging loose on a ring, and a clip built into the body holds it against a pocket edge. The leather darkens and softens as he handles it. PROOF covers it with a lifetime guarantee: if it breaks or fails, it's replaced.
Where it falls short. Seven keys is the limit. It's also new to our shop, so there are no reviews here yet to lean on. Buy it with the Brass Grafton Mini Twist and the pen comes down to $49, which puts the pair at $108, just over the line.
Porter Key Multi-Tool 2.0: the best gift under $35
It's shaped like a key, so it disappears on his ring until he needs it. There's a 1.2 inch edge for boxes, tape and tags, and a dual-layer bottle opener. It comes with a stainless steel cable key ring, in stainless, black or brass.
Shop the Porter Key, $30Where it falls short. It's a small edge, not a knife or a full multi-tool. If he already carries a pocketknife, he'll mostly use it as a bottle opener.
How to choose a gift under $100
Look at what he carries now. Pen, wallet, keys. Replace whichever one is cheapest or most worn out. That's the gift he'll notice.
Match the weight to the man. If he likes things with heft, the Brass at 1.8 oz. If he likes things he forgets are there, the aluminum Original at 0.9 oz.
Check his ink. If he swears by Pilot G2, stick to the Original or the Super Matte. Nothing else here takes it.
Buying for two? Put two Graftons in one order and 15% comes off at checkout automatically.
Mind the calendar. Orders placed before 2pm EST usually ship the same business day, and US shipping is free on orders of $75 or more.
No expiry. No registration. No fine print. If your Grafton ever fails, tell us and we'll fix it or replace it, for as long as you own it.
"I'll never have to buy another pen, just the refills." Grafton owner
Questions about a gift go to real people at info@everyman.co, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm EST.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good gift for a man under $100?
Something he will carry every day. Our first pick is the Original Grafton pen at $54, rated 4.83 out of 5 from 922 reviews. Other gifts under $100 from Everyman: the Porter Key Multi-Tool 2.0 ($30), the PROOF Founder Key Holder ($59), the Super Matte Grafton ($64), the Brass Grafton Mini Twist ($84) and the Holden Card Wallet ($90).
What is a good gift for a man under $50?
The Porter Key Multi-Tool 2.0 at $30. It is a key-shaped stainless steel tool with a 1.2 inch edge and a bottle opener, weighs 1 oz, and comes with a stainless steel cable key ring. It is rated 4.81 out of 5 from 198 reviews.
Which gift under $100 feels the most substantial in the hand?
The Brass Grafton Mini Twist. It is solid brushed brass, 1.8 oz, twice the weight of the 0.9 oz aluminum Original Grafton. It sells for $84 and is rated 4.88 out of 5 from 325 reviews.
Is there a deal on a wallet and a pen together?
Yes. Buy a Holden Card Wallet or a PROOF wallet or key holder, and the Brass Grafton Mini Twist drops from $84 to $49 at checkout. The discount applies automatically, no code needed.
Which Grafton pens take Pilot G2 refills?
The full-size pens: the Original Grafton and the Super Matte Grafton. The Brass Grafton Mini Twist does not take Pilot G2; it takes Fisher Space Pen, Parker Ballpoint, Parker Gel and Everyman Metal Gels.
How fast do Everyman orders ship?
Orders placed before 2pm EST usually ship the same business day. Orders after 2pm EST usually ship the next business day. Most orders arrive in 3 to 5 business days. US shipping is free on orders of $75 or more.
What if a Grafton pen breaks?
Every Grafton is Built for Life. No expiry, no registration, no fine print. If it ever fails, tell us and we will fix it or replace it, for as long as you own it.
The gift he'll still use in ten years