9 Custom Father’s Day Gifts That’ll Secretly Melt Dad’s Heart

Mother's Day equals beautiful bouquets, luxe silk robes, and unique presents mom will cherish forever. Father's Day? The goofiest, most random gifts your bank statement's ever seen. But not all silly items are thoughtless — in fact, some of the best (and kookiest) Father's Day gifts come custom.

We're not necessarily talking engraved jewelry or classy monogrammed towels. Instead, we're carting personalized Spalding basketballs, engraved beef jerky stationery, special coffee table books, and more custom Father's Day gifts made just for him. However, some of these picks can't help but carry some heartfelt charm. Get a kick out of nine of the best custom Father's Day gifts for all kinds of papas, ahead.

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Etsy Customized Spalding Basketball

I can personally attest to the smile this custom basketball put on my very own dad's face for his birthday last November — so I found it only right to inform the masses of this foolproof purchase. Pick anything from your sports-loving poppa's government name to an old-school nickname or some simple initials and slap it onto a brand new, classic Spalding. My dad may or may not keep his gift proudly propped up on display in his office for everyone to see, just an FYI.


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SportsCustomsLLC Customized Personalized Spalding, $62.99, available at Etsy.

New York Times Custom Birthday Book

If your dad still shakes out the newspaper every morning like he's on a '90s sitcom or if he's a major history buff, check out this classic gift: a personalized collection of reprinted New York Times front pages from every single one of his birthdays. The 12-by-15-inch coffee table book comes in your choice of linen or leatherette fabric and is available in up to seven dashing colorways. Fair warning: All sales are final, and books take an estimated five days to process before shipping.


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New York Times Custom Birthday Book, $100.00, available at New York Times.