The Ultimate (and Slightly Quirky) Gift Guide
10 gifts for your nerdy friends
Ah, the holiday season!
A time of twinkling lights, endless desserts, and the annual panic of what gifts to buy. But what if the person you’re shopping for is that friend, sibling, or teacher who lives and breathes school supplies? You know the type—they get genuinely excited about a new set of gel pens and have strong opinions about the superiority of Blackwing pencils.
Fear not! Here’s a quirky list of school-related gifts that’ll make their academic-loving hearts skip a beat.
1. Unique Board Games
No Wi-Fi required
Board games are the ultimate way to bring people together—no Wi-Fi required. They double as excellent icebreakers for even the most awkward of group settings.
The Noble Collection Minecraft Chess Set is unique chess set that combines the strategic world of chess and the online world of Minecraft for players from noobs to grandmasters.
Genotype is an award winning Genetics board game about Mendel's Pea Plants, where you get to play as research scientists discovering genetics in a 19th-century abbey.
2. Science Posters
Decorate with Discovery
Science posters are the perfect way to add a touch of geek chic to any space. Help them turn their study space into a mini-planetarium with a gorgeous astronomy poster.
For the coder in your life, a Python poster is both motivation and decoration.
3. A Calendar That’s Too Cool to Ignore
Why give a boring calendar when you can give one that screams personality? Think themed calendars like “Cats in Space,” “Shakespearean Insults,” or even “Puns of the Month.” Each month becomes an adventure, with quirky pictures or hilarious quotes that make checking the date feel like a treat rather than a chore.
4. Magnetic Fidget Pen
Write, Doodle, De-Stress
The Magnetic Fidget Pen is the ultimate multitasker—part pen, part toy, all genius. Need to jot down notes? It’s a smooth-writing pen. Feeling restless? It transforms into a satisfying fidget tool, complete with clickable magnets to twist, stack, and shape.
Perfect for students, teachers, or anyone who can’t sit still during meetings, it’s the stress-relief gadget they didn’t know they needed.
5. Chemistry Mug
For Caffeinated Experiments
Turn every coffee break into a science experiment with a chemistry-themed mug! This mug is perfect for chemists and caffeine lovers alike. It’s great for sipping coffee while pondering the mysteries of the universe—or just figuring out how to survive a Monday morning.
6. The Custom Book Embosser
Mark Your Territory (In Style)
For the bookworm who’s always lending out their prized collection, a custom book embosser is the ultimate gift. With a satisfying click, it stamps their name or a personalized design onto the title page, ensuring everyone knows who that book belongs to.
Bonus: It doubles as a subtle warning for borrowers—return the book, or else.
7. Blackwing Pencils
AKA the Beyoncé of Pencils
Why settle for basic pencils when you can give the gold standard of writing instruments?
Blackwing pencils are so smooth they practically glide on paper.
Bonus points: they make you feel like a scholar even if all you’re doing is doodling stick figures in the margins.
8. Cozy Hoodies
But not just any hoodie
Who says coding can’t be comfy? A Python-themed sweater is the perfect way to stay warm while flexing your programming chops.
Perfect for long coding sessions, winter meetups, or just lounging around pretending to debug (we see you). Bonus: it’s a great icebreaker at tech conferences—because who wouldn’t want to strike up a convo about your snakey sense of style?
9. Unique Notebooks
Where Ideas Feel Important
There’s something undeniably magical about a leather-bound notebook. It’s not just a notebook—it’s a statement. Whether you’re jotting down million-dollar ideas, sketching your next masterpiece, or just making a grocery list, it feels significant. This one with vintage paper is our favorite!
10. The gift of Learning
Knowledge
An online course is perfect for anyone looking to pick up a new skill, dive into a passion, or just have an excuse to say, “I’m basically an expert now.” From coding to human evolution and cybersecurity, there’s something for everyone. Take a look at our Socratica catalogue!
