What actually makes a good minimalist gift for your boyfriend?
Prioritize high-utility replacements, compact quality items, consumables and gifts that do not create long-term clutter. For this relationship, it is also worth checking the hobbies and small obsessions he talks about or spends his free time on. Avoid decorative objects whose main purpose is simply to exist on a shelf; also skip generic couple merchandise unless it connects to something he genuinely likes. If you are unsure between two options, the less flashy product that fits an existing habit is usually the stronger choice.
The strongest gift ideas usually come from the person’s real habits: what they already use, what they talk about and what would make an existing interest better.