Personalised gift for men: engraved Zippo lighters and keyrings

Finding a gift for a man is often a real puzzle: he “doesn't need anything”, he already has everything, or he doesn't like useless objects. The solution? Something he will really use every day, made unique with a personal engraving. At Gravurephoto, a family business in northern France since 2006, engraved Zippo lighters and keyrings are among the most popular gifts for men. Here is how to choose the right model and the right personalisation for the person you are giving it to.

Why an engraved object rather than a classic gift?

A perfume runs out, clothes go out of fashion. An engraved object stays in a pocket or on a key ring for years. It has two qualities that men particularly appreciate:

• It is useful: you take out your lighter or your keys several times a day.
• It is discreet: the personalisation (a photo, initials, a date) is only seen by the person who carries it, without a “jewellery” look for those who don't wear any.

You will find a complete selection in our personalised gift ideas for men section, which brings together lighters, keyrings, chains and medallions.

The engraved Zippo: a classic that spans generations

The Zippo is an iconic object, often kept for a lifetime. Our engraved and personalised Zippo lighters are genuine refillable Zippo petrol lighters, in the well-known 58 x 40 x 10 mm format weighing 80 g, and are delivered in their Zippo box: the gift is ready to give.

Several personalisations are possible:

• The Zippo engraved with a photo (from €50): a portrait of the children, a couple photo, his dog, his motorbike… Our team of graphic designers reworks each photo to optimise the engraving.
• The slim Zippo engraved with a photo (from €49), for those who prefer a slimmer format, or its gold-coloured version (from €50).
• The Zippo engraved with initials (from €45): 2 to 4 initials, for a sober and elegant look. Text or initials can also be added on the second side.
• The Zippo engraved with text (from €45): a first name, a date, a phrase that means something to you both.

For a slightly smaller budget, there is also a steel lighter engraved with initials, from €39, delivered in a cardboard gift pouch.

Photo, text or initials: which engraving to choose?

It all depends on the personality of the person receiving the gift:

• For a sentimental dad or grandfather: a photo of the children or grandchildren. This is the gift that makes the biggest impression when it is unwrapped.
• For a man with a sober style: initials. They give a chic, almost “monogram” look, without revealing anything personal.
• To mark an event: a short text with a date (wedding, birth, retirement, 40th birthday…).

If you choose a photo, a few simple tips make all the difference: use a sharp, well-lit image, and avoid direct sun, backlighting and photos that are too dark. A well-framed face generally gives a better result than a group photo taken from a distance.

The engraved keyring: the gift you keep with you

Everyone has keys, which makes the engraved keyring an ideal gift, even for non-smokers. Our range of keyrings engraved with a photo, text or drawing offers many shapes: round, square, oval, barrel, heart…

Among the models most often given to men:

• Prestige keyrings engraved with a photo (from €24.90), shaped as a rectangle, square, round, oval or a plate with a cut-out four-leaf clover. On this last model (5.5 x 3 cm), you can add text on the back or a montage of two photos for €3 each. Discover the whole range in our prestige keyrings collection.
• The motorbike helmet keyring engraved with text (from €16.90), for two-wheel enthusiasts, presented in a blue foam-padded gift box.
• The keyring engraved with a child's drawing (from €14.90): a touching idea for a dad or godfather, who takes his little artist's drawing everywhere.

And for those who like jewellery?

More and more men wear a chain or a medallion. Our “For him” selection includes a large rectangular rhodium-plated silver medallion engraved with a photo (3.2 x 2 cm, from €69), a large barrel-shaped rhodium-plated silver medallion (from €69) and, for an exceptional occasion, a 9-carat white gold barrel medallion engraved with a photo (from €219). To complete the medallion, a 55 cm gold-plated curb chain is available from €65.90.

Our ideas by recipient

• For your father: a Zippo engraved with a photo of his children, or a keyring with a grandchild's drawing.
• For your husband or partner: a lighter engraved with your initials and the date you met, or a silver photo medallion.
• For a brother or a friend: a prestige keyring with a souvenir photo of a trip or an evening out.
• For a biker: the motorbike helmet keyring engraved with his name.
• For a grandfather: a keyring or a Zippo with a photo of his grandchildren.

Which occasion for an engraved gift for a man?

A personalised object suits almost any occasion: Christmas, birthday, Father's Day, wedding anniversary, retirement, becoming a godfather or simply wanting to please. As the holidays approach, remember to order early enough, since each object is personalised for you.

Need advice?

Unsure between a lighter and a keyring, or not sure whether your photo will be suitable for engraving? Our team is here to guide you towards the most suitable model. Feel free to contact us: we will be happy to help you create a gift that suits him.