Funny gifts for bearded men: 12 ideas that make him laugh (and that he'll actually use)

Gift ideas · Ippos Beard

A funny gift for a bearded man is one that plays with his beard without making fun of him. The rule: something that gets a laugh when he opens it, then gets used. Here are 12 ideas from €5 to €50, from table gadgets to an engraved razor.

Buying a gift for a bearded man looks easy. Everyone thinks beard oil. Which is why he already has three bottles under the sink. The right gift is the one that jokes about his beard, makes the whole table smile and doesn't end up in a drawer. I've put together 12 ideas that work for a birthday, a Secret Santa or Christmas. Three come from our workshop, the rest you can find almost anywhere. And if the man in question has no beard, we also have our list of funny gift ideas for men.

01The Beard Sponge, the sponge that picks up his hair

This is the gift that gets a laugh twice. First when he opens it, because nobody expects a sponge. Then the next morning, when he wipes every beard hair out of the sink in a single pass. It's reusable, it rinses under the tap and it has had over 7 million views on TikTok. It costs €9.99, with a buy 2 get 1 free offer on the product page, and it's rated 4.8/5 from more than 1,300 reviews. Who it's for: the flatmate, husband or brother who leaves the sink in a questionable state. See the Beard Sponge.

02The mug that says it all

A mug with a line about his beard, something like "beard under construction, please be patient". It costs between €8 and €15, it gets used with the first coffee of the day and it sits on his desk for years. Pick a joke that sounds like him rather than a line everyone has seen. Who it's for: the bearded colleague, in a low budget Secret Santa.

03The moustache guard mug

Yes, this exists. A cup with a ceramic ledge that keeps cappuccino foam out of his moustache. It's absurd, it's old fashioned and it's surprisingly practical. Between €12 and €20. Who it's for: the man with a well kept moustache who grumbles every time he drinks a hot chocolate.

04The credit card beard comb

A small metal or wooden comb, as thin as a bank card, that slips into his wallet. The funny part is when he pulls it out at a restaurant to tidy his beard before dessert. Between €5 and €15. Who it's for: the bearded traveller, or the guy who always has one stray hair in photos.

05A funny book about beards

There are illustrated books on the history of the beard, collections of beard jokes and guides along the lines of "how to survive your beard". They cost between €10 and €20 and stay on the coffee table. Bonus: it's the gift guests flick through while waiting for drinks. Who it's for: the curious bearded man who loves telling stories.

06The beard bib with suction cups

The beard bib is the gift that starts a fit of laughter when he tries it on in front of everyone. It sticks to the mirror with suction cups, ties around his neck and catches every hair while he trims. Nothing falls in the sink or on the floor. It looks a bit silly on, and that's exactly why it works as a gift. It costs €29.99. Who it's for: the man who trims his beard every week and lives with someone who is tired of cleaning up after him. See the beard bib.

07The knitted beard beanie

A wool beanie with a fake knitted beard covering the lower half of the face. On a bearded man it makes a double beard and a memorable photo. Between €15 and €25. It's useful on the slopes or on winter walks, because it keeps him warm. Who it's for: the friend who loves costumes and group photos.

08Beard themed socks

The classic gift, with a bearded twist: socks printed with moustaches, beards or a line like "property of a bearded man". Between €8 and €15 a pair. Easy to slip into a bigger parcel. Who it's for: the father in law or the brother, when you need a small extra that makes people smile.

09Mini Christmas baubles for beards

Small coloured baubles that clip onto beard hair. They turn any beard into a Christmas tree for the office party. Between €5 and €10 a set. They only get used once a year, but that day, he's the one everyone photographs. Who it's for: the bearded man who plays along with the festive season.

10The engraved straight razor

The straight razor is the gift that gets a laugh when he opens it ("you want me to shave it all off?") and that he then keeps for life. At Ippos Beard we engrave the handle by hand in our workshop in France, in Burgundy: his first name, a nickname or a little phrase between the two of you. It becomes his object, not just another razor. It costs €49.99. Who it's for: the bearded man who looks after his neckline, or the man who has everything and needs an object with a story. See the engraved straight razor.

11The T shirt with a beard joke

A T shirt with a simple line, for example "my beard is my cardio". It costs between €15 and €25. The rule: a short joke, comfortable fabric, a colour he already wears. Otherwise it ends up as pyjamas. Who it's for: the bearded man who owns his jokes and is happy to wear a message.

12A barber voucher, tucked into a funny card

A trim at a good barber costs between €20 and €40. It's not a funny gift by itself, the card does all the work: draw his beard before and after, or write "voucher for a presentable beard at your sister's wedding". The laugh comes from the card, the value comes from the voucher. Who it's for: the bearded man who lets things slide a little and appreciates being looked after.