Gifts for Writers Who Like Hemingway

July 26, 2021 | 3 min read

Last Thursday, after hard work and countless late nights, Team Freewrite launched our passion project, the Ernest Hemingway Signature Edition Freewrite. Check out the (gorgeous) site for Hemingwrite.

The response to Hemingwrite has been overwhelming. Since there are so many Hemingway fans in our Freewrite Family, we thought we’d put together a gift guide so that we can all *casually* send it to our loved ones. How else will they know what Hemingway-related presents to get us?

Or maybe that’s too much of a hassle. Gift yourself some Hemingway—no shame in self-care.

 

The Ernest Hemingway Signature Edition Freewrite -- LESS THAN 20 LEFT

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The Ernest Hemingway Freewrite Signature Edition, a.k.a. "Hemingwrite," is a special edition Freewrite (the classic distraction-free smart typewriter.) Hemingwrite pays homage to the most iconic literary personality of the last century. The Hemingwrite is an official limited release in collaboration with the Ernest Hemingway estate.

Hemingwrite retains all the Freewrite features, plus:

  • A hand-polished aluminum chassis and green keycaps
  • Ernest Hemingway's official signature
  • The Hemingwrite Attaché Case
  • A monogrammed, microfiber cloth

We only created 200 pieces total, and each unit is finished by hand so no two are exactly alike. Additionally, the raw aluminum surface will develop a completely unique patina with age, making each Hemingwrite a beautiful one-of-a-kind collector's piece.

Learn more about the story at Hemingwrite.com. If you've already checked out the site, you can get Hemingwrite here.

 

Hemingway print

hemingway art print

 

Spruce up your walls with this lovely watercolor art print of Hemingway’s Old Man and the Sea.Hemingway’s last major work of fiction is a timeless tale of an old man and a giant fish, but above that, a story celebrating perseverance, wisdom, and friendship.

 

Writer Pen

 

writer pen

 

This $170 pen, handmade by famous British designer Nicholas Hemingway, was created to be a writer’s lifelong companion in today’s disposable culture.

The Writer Pen is a stainless steel G2 gel ink ballpoint pen, an elite precision tool designed for a life of creativity and expression. The pen’s aluminum sleeve is engineered to glide softly upon open and close.

We are giving away a Writer Pen to one lucky writer who signed up for Hemingwrite’s waitlist OR purchased a Hemingwrite. Hurry—we will be choosing soon!

 

Typewriter pencil holder

typewriter pencil holder

How could you resist such a unique statement piece for your desk? This utensil holder, designed to look like an old-fashioned typewriter, will be sure to please any Hemingway fan (and any avid writer in general.)

Reviewers rave about this pen and pencil holder’s vintage look and gorgeous details.

 

Ernest Hemingway Quote – Laser Engraved Liquor Hip Flask

hemingway flask

"Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. "That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.” ~Ernest Hemingway

While this quote is a classic, free to personalize this flask with another favorite Hemingway quote for no extra fee. Reviewers have been impressed by the quality and service from this Etsy shop.

 

Hemingway book cover drink coasters

hemingway drink coasters

Handmade and even more vibrantly colored in person, these classy Hemingway coasters will be sure to impress any guest.

If you haven’t yet read these four classics—the Old Man and the Sea, A Farewell to Arms, For Whom the Bell Tolls, and The Sun Also Rises… well, place these around your home as a convenient reminder.

 

 

The Hemingway Attache Case -- LESS THAN 20 LEFT

hemingwrite attache case

Included with each Hemingwrite is a custom fitted hard case to safely store and beautifully transport your device. The Hemingwrite Attaché Case is crafted from cognac genuine leather, a cream-colored velvet lining, and features a deep pocket to store your writing inspiration.

We don’t currently sell these separately from Hemingwrite, but we are gauging interest for a similar case for Freewrite. Email us at hello@astrohaus.com if this interests you.

 

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We hope something on this Hemingway gift guide caught your eye!

Thank you all so much for showing up for Hemingwrite on its launch last week. We were so excited to share our passion project with you and have been overwhelmed by your support. We’ve seen so many kind messages and enthusiastic posts, which remind us why we do what we do.

 

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