6 gifts for the hipster geeks

We all have those geeks in our lives who love all things a bit more old school even as they rave about the latest technology. This gift guide is for them…

Raffy Halim
4 min readMar 14, 2022

Being a geek in modern times can seem very contradictory: on the one hand, there’s so many new gadgets and ways of doing things and on the other, tried and tested things get a new lease on life infused modern technology or manufacturing techniques. For an outsider, this seeming contradiction can be a bit puzzling. If you have one in your life that you need gifts for, here are some suggestions from a self-professed geek who loves all things vintage/old-school/hipster. Some (not all) of the links maybe affiliate ones.

Old-school tech with a modern twist

Stilform Fountain Pen

Stilform Fountain pen with a very fidget worthy pen cap

Considering just how long the fountain pen has been around, you’d think every version has been already made, right? Here’s one with a modern twist, literally! Machined out of either titanium or aluminium, this sleek pen has an innovative magnetic lid that a gentle twist causes the cap to spring apart! Apart from being an excellent pen with a strong nib, it makes the perfect fidget toy. I ordered my first one years ago and have just received one more in the mail recently!

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Raffy Halim
Raffy Halim

Written by Raffy Halim

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