I would say my simplest, masculine rosary is
this one. DH had me make four when he graduated from his MA Theology program last year, one for his spiritual advisor, one for the head of the program and two for professors. I do sometimes make this one with a miraculous medal center (which I tend to prefer). The one with the silver beads could also be made with miraculous medal beads without the flashy Pater beads so that it’s much more simple too!
It’s really based on personal preference. Most of my rosaries tend to be more feminine, since I’m a woman, but I try to come up with a few that are more masculine for DH and as gifts. I can’t believe I don’t have one up with plain silver plated beads. I think I’m going to have to search for that one…