What's the next move when you've written a book about your vast collection of beer cans? Make a poster of them, of course. This Beer Can Poster ($20) features 30 of the favorite cans from Beer: A Genuine Collection of Cans, and arrives as an unframed 24"x36" poster that's just begging for a place on the wall in your man cave. Email thebeerbook@gmail.com to order.
You don't need to appreciate clever design to like the Deglon Meeting Knife Set ($740) — but it helps. Crafted from high-quality stainless steel, this ingenious set includes a 3-1/4-inch paring knife, 5-1/4-inch utility knife, 8-inch chef knife, and 8-3/4-inch slicer, alternatively made with an internal cavity or shaped to go inside one, such that the entire set fits into the included steel block using roughly the same amount of space as a standard chef's knife — which also makes it perfect for those times when space is at a premium.
Tackle any problematic bottle or can with ease using the Yeti Tarpon Beverage Entry Tool ($7). Made from forged stainless steel, this circular tool includes a twist-off wrench, church key, and can tab opener, meaning you should be able to open any drink you need access to — unless, you're drinking wine, in which case you probably have a more civilized tool available anyway.
The difference between a good design and a great one is longevity — great design is timeless, but as such, it takes time to recognize. The OXO Anniversary Edition Uplift Tea Kettle ($70) was created to do exactly that — recognize ten years of the company's classic kettle, with long-lasting stainless steel and zinc construction and handles made from natural cork. As an added bonus, you can pretty much guarantee it'll look as cool in 2022 as it does today.
Behold the awesome old school goodness of these vintage-printed, buttery-soft Homage T-Shirts. They turn back the clock with shout outs to eclectic moments and personalities in sports, music, politics and popular culture. From Bruce Lee to Larry Bird, the tees tell stories of triumph, individualism and hustle. Pay Homage.
Fans of colorful kitchen appliances, fear not: the Delonghi kMix Collection ($100-$300) has you covered. Available in a variety of colors — including black, white, blue, red, green, yellow, orange, magenta, and the ever-popular un-color stainless steel — the collection includes a toaster, tea kettle, 5- or 10-cup coffee maker, and an espresso maker, each of which features a durable die-cast aluminum exterior, high-quality components, and a simple, elegant, and perfectly-matching design.
Let your fellow drunks know you mean business by popping the top on your next brew with the Steel Bottle Opener ($50). Manually machined from cold formed steel, each opener is hand-stamped with the production number, and then finished in a dark gun blue before receiving a coat of wax to keep rust away. A tanned leather strap provides the finishing touch on this sturdy drinking companion.
Pay proper respect to your favorite comic book character with some Comic Collage Art ($100-$400). Ranging in size from 12" x 12" to 24" x 36", these gallery wrap canvas artworks are created from pages and covers ripped from the comics themselves, serving as fantastically detailed tributes to the artistry, writing, and characters of each, all while working as a single work themselves.
Unsatisfied with the quality of coffee created by your average drip machine, Bodum went about re-inventing it as only they can. The result is the Bodum Bistro Pour Over Coffee Machine ($250), which aims to replicate the tedious yet tasty pour over process. It uses a spiral heating element to get the water as close to boiling as possible before transporting it over to the fine-mesh, titanium-plated coffee filter. It then passes though a shower head to ensure even distribution, while the filter lets through all the flavor and none of the grit. Finally, the double-walled thermos ensures the stuff stays warm, yet still opens with a simple press of a button. [via]
When it comes to facial hair, the world isn't so big — there are only so many styles out there, many of which are represented on the Moustache World Map ($12-$28). Created by the Pixel Prince and available in sizes ranging from 11" x 14" to 20" x 30", each print is hand-signed and dated by the artist, and might even inspire you to ditch your lazy man's beard for a more refined upper lip cover.
Some of our favorite salsas and sauces come in plain, reusable jars — but unless you're running a country-themed bar, they aren't so useful for drinking out of thereafter. Unless you've got a Cuppow ($8). This brilliant little tool acts like a coffee cup lid, working with most normal wide-mouth canning jars to turn them into efficient, reusable, spill-free travel mugs — although it still won't stop you from burning your hands should you decide to fill it with hot coffee. [via]
If you haven't yet purchased a 2012 calendar for yourself, make this year's version less of an eyesore and more of a conversation piece with the Vertical Calendar ($30). Measuring a foot across and three feet tall, each month features clean typography, includes all the major U.S. holidays, and provides plenty of room for adding your own events. In addition, you can order a special hang-up package for four bones that'll let you secure each month's sheet to the wall with nothing but four tacks and four magnets, while keeping the original sheet hole-free.
Get all the flavor of a french press with none of the grit by brewing your coffee with an Espro Press ($85). This precision coffee brewer can make about 30 oz. of joe per pot, using a unique double-stage filter to keep grit and grounds out of your coffee, leaving only smooth, rich, flavorful coffee in its wake. If you're on the fence, consider this — the price will go up to $100 once the Kickstarter project ends in a couple weeks.