6 best gifts for wishing someone good luck
Our selection of unique gifts for wishing someone good luck: good luck gifts such as a pen, a notebook and a box of chocolates. See our range of gifts perfect for the person in your life who loves a fresh start.
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A classic steel click pen that survives life in a scrubs pocket. It's a small, smart gift for a new doctor.
The Kuru Toga solves the oldest pencil problem, a lead that wears flat on one side. A small gear turns the lead every time it touches the paper, so the point stays sharp and lines stay crisp. It uses strong 0.5mm leads and has a spare eraser under the button.
This elasticated pouch slips over an A5 book or notebook and holds two pens or three pencils, so it goes well with a reading journal. The navy pouch has a faux-leather finish. It’s sold as the holder only, without any stationery.
The No.16 dot pad has 80 sheets of 80g acid-free paper with pale dots every 5mm, handy for notes, lists and planning. The sheets tear off cleanly along a micro-perforated top, and the cover folds right back.
A set of three pocket Moleskine Cahier journals with ruled pages, card covers and visible stitching. They're light enough to carry everywhere, so they suit anyone who likes to jot down lists or ideas.
A 200g box of Lindt Lindor milk chocolate truffles, roughly 16 of them, each with Lindor's smooth melting centre. It's a safe, crowd-pleasing Secret Santa gift that costs well under the budget.
The best gifts for wishing someone good luck suit someone facing an exam, an interview or a new start. A good pen or pencil is a practical choice, and chocolate helps with nerves. Keep it simple and avoid anything that needs setting up. Check whether they are allowed to bring items into an exam room.
We picked each product for what wishing someone good luck enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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Some of these gifts are also on our Secret Santa gifts under £10 and stocking fillers under £15 lists.
Picks from this guide also appear in gifts for colleague and gifts for sister.
Gifts for stationery lovers, from a Traveler's Notebook and a Leuchtturm1917 to Blackwing pencils and brush pens.
Gifts for writers, from a Lamy Safari fountain pen and a Moleskine notebook to a dot pad and a five-year journal.
Gifts for home workers, from a monitor light and a laptop stand to noise-cancelling headphones and a desk mat.
Gifts for accountants, from a Parker Jotter pen and a Logitech MX Master 3S mouse to a BenQ ScreenBar, a laptop stand and a Brother label maker.
Gifts for houseplant lovers, from an indoor watering can and a moisture meter to a plant mister and a self-watering pot.
Housewarming gifts under £30, from a Yankee Candle and a Hario teapot to an OXO tea infuser, a Vacu Vin wine saver, Mike's Hot Honey and a tea caddy.