Best Subscription Boxes for Men: 30 boxes for him
Posted by Emily Tyler on September 25, 2019
If you’re a man looking to treat yourself, or a woman stuck for a gift for a man in your life, you’re in luck; the subscription box market is growing rapidly in the UK. From shaving kits, to books, to booze, there’s a subscription box out there for every man. Subscription boxes are both convenient and valuable – subscribe for a one-off box or a recurring product (whether it be a daily commodity or a monthly treat) and reap the benefits.
This article is your go-to guide to subscription boxes for men. Check out these 30 perfect boxes from shaving kits to sunglasses.
Shaving
1. The Gillette Shaving Subscription
Price: £8.29 – £13.49 per box
The Gillette Shaving Subscription aims to “take the hassle out of achieving the best shave possible”. This box offers you the choice of 3 different razors and sends your replacement blades depending on the amount of times you shave weekly. Plus, every fourth box is free!
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2. The Dollar Shave Club UK
Price: £3 – 8 (plus extras) per box
The Dollar Shave Club subscription box is another great box for taming your beard. For £5 and free delivery, you’ll receive the Ultimate Shave Starter Set that includes 5 sample sized products:
- Shave Butter (1 x 28g)
- Prep Scrub (1 x 28g)
- Post Shave Dew (1 x 30ml)
- Razor Cartridges (4 pack)
- Razor Handle (1)
Your full restock box will arrive one month later, after this your boxes will arrive whenever you want, and is completely customisable each time.
3. Harry’s
Price: £15 – 39 per box
Harry’s Shave Plan offers you a clean shave for an even cleaner price. Starting with a free tester kit (£3.95 delivery) you receive 2 weeks’ worth of product. You can then choose from 3 boxes:
- 8 x blades – £15
- 8 x blades, 1 x 191ml gel – £20
- Family Box – £39
- 16 x blades
- 2 x 191ml gels
Harry’s Shave Plans are delivered for free every 2 – 5 months depending on your shaving preferences. Harry’s also have a partnership with Harry Kane – his ability to “be himself, step up when necessary and ask for help when he needs it” are key qualities the Harry’s want to promote.
4. The Personal Barber
Price: £24.95 per box
The guys at The Personal Barber “believe shaving should be better” which is why the created a subscription box that makes shaving less of a chore, causes less irritation and “doesn’t cost the earth”.
Your first box includes:
- Safety razor
- Step by step guide to safety shaving
- Shaving brush
- Shaving soap/cream
- Replacement blades
After this, all boxes vary but a likely example includes:
- Shaving Soap Cream (1)
- Replacement Blades (10)
- Shaving Brush (1)
- Mystery Product (1)
The Personal Barber sends their boxes every 6 weeks. Safety Razors great; offering a clean shave and a 100% recyclable alternative to plastic disposable razors. It is very easy to skip a delivery or cancel and restart your subscription on your account.
Aftershave
5. Secret Scent Box
£13 – 15 per box
Is your worst fear running out of aftershave? Or are you just sick of your usual scent but don’t know where to look next? The Secret Scent Box for Men lets you discover 3 new designer aftershave every month. For £13, you get:
- 3 x 3ml surprise designer fragrances (enough to last 30 days at 4 sprays per day)
- 3 fragrance cards
You’ll receive your Secret Scent Box every month and the delivery is free of charge. You can cancel easily any time and can subscribe for just 1 month (£15/month), 6 months (£14/month) or 12 months (£15/month).
6. Scent Addict by The Fragrance Shop
£12 per box
If you’re sick of scraping the barrel with your favourite aftershave – 1 squirt a day until payday? We’ve been there – the Scent Addict box will come in very handy. After sampling 12 fragrances, you will receive one 8ml bottle per month of a fragrance of your choice! Delivery is free of charge and there’s a choice of 300 different aftershaves. This box costs £12 per month and can be cancelled at any time.
Clothing, Underwear and Socks
7. Berg Club
From £49 – 300 per box
Don’t have time to shop? Still trying to figure out your own style? Find suit shopping extremely boring? Subscribe to Berg Club. Every month or quarter your personal stylist will put together an outfit that fits your preferences. And don’t worry if you don’t like your outfit… you can exchange! You can also update your style planner to let your stylist know your favourite brands and looks.
From staples to statements, this box has all your style needs covered.
8. Christian Benedict Shirt Subscription
£24.95 per shirt
Every man has a love/hate relationship with shirts. Shirts are great for so many occasions, but such a hassle to shop for and impossible to not look, well, dull. Eventually you’ll acquire hundreds of shirts that look exactly the same. Christian Benedict offers a service that sends 1 shirt ever 30, 60 or 90 days straight to your door. Just let them know what type of shirt you’re looking for along with your measurements and bob’s your uncle! You can change your sizes and preferences on your account and cancel at any time!
9. THREADS Subscription Box
£7.99 – 9.99 per month
THREADS by ZBOX is a subscription box for any of you guys who love books and merch. Does a new graphic tee and comic every single month sound up your street? How about an Alien themed T-shirt and a sci-fi book? You can choose a 1 month (£9.99), 3 month (£9.49), 6 month (£8.99) or 12 month (7.99) subscription and can cancel at any time. With mostly a 5* rating, this box is a must-have!
10. The London Sock Company
£10 – 25 per box
The London Sock Company’s ‘Sock Club’ has been described as “A truly modern gift that every man will love…” Offering a choice of 1, 2 or 3 high quality pairs of socks per month this box is an essential. Whether it be for you or a Father’s Day gift, this box is perfect.
You will choose between 3 plans:
- 1 pair (£10)
- 2 pairs (£18)
- 3 pairs (£25)
And 3 sizes:
- Small (4 – 7.5)
- Medium (8 – 10.5)
- Large (11 – 13.5)
11. Henry J. Socks
From £4.99 per box
Henry J. Socks delivers a fresh pair of funky novelty socks to your door every month. From orange and green polka dots to red hot chillies, these socks are snazzy. You can choose to pay all at once or monthly, and you can receive your socks every 3, 6 or 12 months. Henry J. Socks range from sizes 7 – 12.
12. Socks in A Box
£4.48 – £6.50 per pair
The Socks in A Box subscription sends socks for men, women and couples. You can choose between 1 or 2 pairs (choosing 2 saves you 15%) and you can choose to pay monthly, every 3 months or every 6 months – saving 10% or 16% respectively. You can also choose to send these socks as a gift!
13. Oddballs
£4.99 – 9.99 per box
Oddballs is a socks and underwear subscription box. Every month you’ll get a pair of socks, underwear, a free gift and it is all delivered for free! You can choose between the Adventurous plan for crazy styles, or Classic – “for the reserved individual”.
You can choose between boxers or briefs, both for £9.99 per month. Or if you just want some snazzy socks, you can pay £4.99 for a new per each month!
14. UndieTribe
£16.39 – £17.99 per box
UndieTribe send you fresh and exciting new underwear straight to your door. After choosing between 3 styles, you’ll also choose a subscription type. Pup Pack – pay monthly, Alpha Pack – pay every 6 months, Wolf Pack – pay upfront for 1 year. You can cancel at any time and delivery is completely free.
15. Me My Suit & Tie
£30 per box
Do you struggle to find the perfect accessories for black tie events? If you’re looking for a way to jazz up your formal attire, then this box is for you. You’ll receive a style box every month containing a tie, a pocket square, socks and 2 – 3 other specifically suited accessories.
Food & Drink
16. Café Direct
£7.99 – 24 per box
Are you a coffee lover? Café Direct lets you choose between espresso or filter, ground or whole bean at your perfect roast. You can choose to get 250g or 1kg of coffee delivered to you monthly from £7.99.
17. Bruu Tea Club
From £9.40 per box
Not really a coffee lover? How about tea? With free delivery, Bruu Tea sends you a personalised box of loose-leaf teas chosen according to your preferences. Each box contains 3 gourmet teas and a selection of themed surprise gifts such as cake or chocolates.
18. Beer52
£24 – 34 per box
Beer52 is the largest craft beer discovery club and was started with beer lovers at the heart. You can get 8, 10 or 12 either light or dark (or both) craft beers each month, which will vary depending on the theme. You will also receive a snack and a 100-page copy of Ferment magazine!
19. Flavourly Craft Beer Club
From £19.99 per box
Another great craft beer club is Flavourly. You can choose between a mixed or light box of 8 craft beers that are carefully curated and sourced from all the best independent suppliers in the UK. Along with this you’ll receive a snack and an issue of Flavourly magazine.
20. Flavourly Gin
£34.99 per box
As well as craft beers, Flavourly also offers a craft gin box. You’ll get 3 x 200ml bottles of gin from small batch distilleries in the UK, along with a snack and a mixer!
21. Crafty Nectar
£15.50 – 24.50 per box
Crafty Nectar is a cider subscription box. With this box you’ll be able to discover new, unique artisan ciders each month. Choose from a taster box (3 x 500ml bottles) for £15.50 or a discovery box (6 x 500ml bottles) for £28.50 per month.
22. LA Gourmet Box
£48 – 58 per box
Not about beer or gin? LA Gourmet Box offers a selection of wine and food from a different region of France each month. You can include a personalised message and send this box as a gift! Choose from a monthly, bimonthly, quarterly or half-year payment plan and get started learning the flavours of France.
23. Savage Vines
From £29.95 per box
Savage Vines brings you wine straight from the independent vineyards to your door each month. Choose from 2 or 3 bottles of white or red wine – or both, if you want! By going straight to the winemakers, Savage Vines ensure you’re getting the best quality wines possible!
24. Craft Whiskey Club
£29.95 – 55.95 per month
Craft Whiskey Club send out 2 or 3 full sized bottles of whisky with food pairings every two months. Boxes are themed and sourced from around the world!
25. Flaviar
From £39.99
Flaviar is for men that want to try new drinks. They offer whisky, rum and brandy subscriptions. You’ll get a monthly selection of 3 new drinks to help you to expand your flavour portfolio and find your favourite drink.
26. Field & Flower
£55 per box
Get a box fill of free-range fish and meat delivered to you every month. Field and Flower are farmers and believe that everyone should know where their food comes from. Their completely transparent service offers the best of the best meat and fish and is enough to satisfy any meat lover!
Books and reading
27. The Willoughby Classic Book Club
£11.66 – 9.17 per box
Are you a book worm? Do you want to be part of a book club? The Willoughby Classic Book Club is perfect for lovers of the classics… F. Scott Fitzgerald, Mark Twain, anything from the 18th – 20th centuries. Each month you’ll receive a gift-wrapped classic tailored to your tastes through your letterbox.
28. The Beautiful Book Company
£12.99 – £19.17
If you’ve already read every classic you can think of and are on the hunt for the newest works of fiction to get lost in, this box is for you. You’ll receive a different contemporary fiction novel every month that is acquired specifically to your taste.
Fitness
29. Muscle Crate
£15 per box
Get all the supplements you need from Muscle Crate. Muscle Crate sends you 10 of the best samples each month – pre workout, protein, BCAAs – you name it they have it!
Gaming
30. The Retro Store gaming club
£13.33 – 15.95
First, choose a retro console! Then, wait every month for your 3 old school games that fit your taste perfectly! Never get bored and keep reliving your childhood with this fun and nostalgic subscription box!
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These boxes are perfect for making every man’s life either simpler, easier or more exciting! Boxes for shaving, snacks and clothes take the effort out of making sure you have all of your daily necessities whilst the book, gaming and alcohol subscription boxes help you find new tools to enrich your life!