Yes, we centralise the engraving by default, you do not need to format the text to be central within the text box, we will do this for you. I only require a short message, name or initials to be engraved, will the engraving be enlarged as it might look to small? So, where does the hip flask fit in? Technically it’s an open container of alcohol so carrying them in some public places is illegal. Therefore, we warn against using them in public places where you would in fact be breaking the law. Do the police actually enforce this? We’ll let you decide. One bit of advice from us though, If you’re planning to drive to a friend’s party on private property, leave your hip flask in the car trunk. This law still applies while driving and having a hip flask on the front seat could see you be charged with something close to DUI.

DOcarry it to a wedding party, a friend’s house or other private places where you know you will not find your favorite spirit Our stainless steel options are made of an alloy that resists corrosion, rust and stains, making it easy to clean, anti tarnish and able to retain its high polish for many years. The most common type of hip flasks today, stainless steel is the default choice for many when buying an engraved gift.

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Through history, there have been some important developments in the transportation of liquids. Before the modern era, alcohol was useful for its preservation and sterilization properties when clean drinking water was hard to find. Drinking alcoholic beverages, such as beer and wine fermented from local crops, was first foremost a practical health measure. One needed to carry trustworthy liquids with them and as a result, nearly every culture developed their own form of a flask. Although, let’s make one thing clear, they aren’t exclusively for those rule-breaking alternative folk and they can definitely be a gentleman’s accessory when used at the right time and right place as well. They’re part of the evolution of man as explorers, soldiers and even the Pope carried a hip flask at one point for “medical reasons”. Side note: did you know that “hip flask” was actually the code word for a revolver in some military forces? Well, you do now. Thank us at your next quiz night.

The zenith for hip flasks with personalised design, though, came in the early 20th century, when alcohol was restricted in many western countries. Prohibition in the United States did nothing to dampen the country’s thirst for liquor and spirits, and heralded an explosion in the design of individual drinking vessels. DON’Ttake a flask to situations where you would not drink out of respect –a religious service, funeral, a government building, etc. Yes, We will engrave short messages, initials and names larger to ensure that the engraving looks correct on the glass, for example a customer requires just 3 initials on a whisky tumbler, we will engrave the initials to fit the engraving area itself - we will always ensure the engraving looks visually appealing on the item. I need the item delivered for tomorrow - Is this possible? How long may you keep the spirit in a flask? You should not leave it for longer than a week, as an upper limit; ideally, you should carry your day’s quota and drink it on the same day. Some say that anything over three days will make the beverage acquire a metallic taste from the flask. If you do not plan to drink the flask content promptly, transfer it to a glass container. Also, put the flask with alcohol in a cool and dark place; this may slow the development of the metallic taste. Flask EtiquetteSome bottles of alcohol are just as small as hip flasks, so hasn’t the hip flask been outdone for its main use i.e. being a small container to carry alcohol? Not exactly, as while it’s true that you can get your hands on some smaller bottles of your favorite liquor easily, these small bottles aren’t easy to conceal which brings us to another core benefit of the hip flask. Hip flasks are usually designed in a way to conceal your alcohol easily and with class, and so you don’t have to guzzle it straight from the bottle like some wino. They can be slender and curved like your kidney, so they sit by your side completely unnoticed. Some say it all started with the hunter-gatherers of the Kalahari, in Southern Africa, 60,000 years ago: they used ostrich eggshells as canteens. Earthenware containers evolved around 2000 BC and were eventually replaced with more modern materials such as glass and metal. From approximately 500AD to the Middle Ages, Pilgrim flasks were created by the thousands for Christian pilgrims to take home water or oil from a sacred place. Cleaning your hip flask doesn’t have to be a chore. Naturally, we would encourage you to take a look at your flask’s manufacturer guidelines for the best course of action. Yet, one of the tried and tested techniques – just ask your pops – is to mix water with distilled white vinegar together, boil the solution and then rinse it around your hip flask. You can repeat this as many times as necessary. Who said Men’s Gear weren’t domesticated? Are Hip Flasks Legal? DON’Ttake a flask into bars or restaurants as a way to save on the drinks that should be bought there, even if it is your best 20-y.o. single malt. It is rude and cheap, two things unbecoming of a gentleman. Interested in more whisky stories? Here are a few to get you started: Alternatives to the Best Hip Flasks and Drink Ideas Great Whisky Gifts

We use diamond tipped machine cutters on all our engraved whiskey flasks to produce a crisp and solid impression. Unlike many engravers, we take the time to cut out the full area of the letters – not just the outline – to ensure a premium finish that is as robust as the personalised gift itself. For bespoke artwork, we often spend up to eight minutes engraving each flask – while this takes much longer than laser engraving (typically taking 2-3 seconds to engrave the full face of a hip flask), we believe that the end result is far superior and helps to create an item that will be cherished for very many years to come. Brief History Of The Flask While most commonly bought today for gifting, the custom hip flask has fulfilled many purposes since its origins in Palaeolithic times. Taking its name from Latin ‘flasco’ (container), it would have first assumed the form of an animal bladder that sealed to hold water, which were later mass-produced for medieval pilgrims. DON’T attempt take a filled flask on an airplane, as they won’t let in outside alcohol nor will it pass the TSABy the way, the best companion for a hip flask is – for those who enjoy a smoke – a cigar case. A good sip without a cigar will be a half pleasure, something to be avoided, especially in a nice and relaxing place such as the hill you have just conquered after a difficult path, looking at a great and sunny landscape. Just be sure to carry stogies (plural, if you are with friends) that are compatible in strength and flavor with the spirit in the flask. Storage This excellent infographic from drunkard.com shows how the flask evolved from a rudimentary animal bladder in the Stone Age to sleek stainless steel vessel it is today. Over time, the flask or canteen has evolved from being a personal carrier of liquids to being almost exclusively for the transport and consumption of hard alcohol.