Send handwritten cards, without the writer's cramp

A handwritten card feels genuinely personal. Unlike mass-printed cards, real pen and ink convey intention and the sense that someone took the time to write something just for you. Whether you’re reaching out to clients, donors or loved ones, handwritten cards are an impactful way to stand out in a world full of quick, digital messages.

PenPals makes sending handwritten cards effortless:
(1) Select & Personalize: pick a card design and tap out your unique message. Sending multiple cards at once? No stress - use our merge fields and upload templates to easily personalize each one.
(2) We (hand)write: sit back while our fleet of robots puts real ballpoint pen to paper, writing out your message in custom-designed handwritten styles to give your card that genuine touch - no printed fonts involved!
(3) Signed, sealed & (almost) delivered: we address, stamp & mail out your cards for you. That means no rushed trips to the post office or figuring out postage. Phew!

Our handwritten cards are useable for countless scenarios: holidays, birthdays, thank you's, celebrations, professional acknowledgments, and much more. Since you write the message, the world is really your oyster on this one.

Definitely. Small gestures can make a big impact. A handwritten note signals thoughtfulness and intention, helping you reinforce the connections you're building with clients, donors, partners, or coworkers. We've seen our handwritten cards are held onto longer and appreciated far more than generic cards (and definitely more so than email and text).

We custom design handwritten fonts & use a fleet of robots to put pen to paper on your cards and envelopes. Our fonts are designed using cutting edge software to include all the imperfections, character variations, and spacing differences that you'd expect. And our robots use real ballpoint pen & ink - the result is indistinguishable from human handwriting!

We’ve invested a ton of time in creating handwriting fonts that closely mimic natural penmanship (built off the handwriting of real people!). including hundreds of unique character variations. We've thought about & captured how combinations of letters fit together in different words, character and word spacing variability, and even how the script aligns to margins or subtly curves as you write.

Those are the subtleties your eyes pick up when reading and understanding the work in front of you is handwritten (or not).

We've all seen them - and unfortunately we (and your recipients) can tell the difference. Even advanced printed fonts just can’t capture the natural variations that give true handwriting its charm. Putting an actual pen on paper creates indentations, tiny ink smudges, and slight imperfections across letters, spacing, and line alignment - making each card unique and ensuring your message feels personal & genuine.

By the way - we're betting our prices are on par with any other card service offering printed handwritten fonts. Beat that printed templates!

Of course! Planning ahead is easy, whether you want to schedule birthday cards, donor love campaigns, or just want to ensure your cards arrive on time. Just set the dates, and we’ll handle the rest so you never miss a special moment or critical follow-up.

Once you've chosen your card, scroll down & use the calendar to choose your send date. You can schedule sends up to one year in advance.

When scheduling ahead, we recommend selecting a date at least a week ahead of when you want your card to reach your recipients. This accounts for mailing time, as we ship all cards through USPS First-Class Mail.

Of course! Our system is built to accommodate everything from single, heartfelt notes through to larger (but personalized) sends.

Once you've chosen your card, scroll down & select 'Bulk Send' instead of Single Card. You'll be able to use merge tags to personalize your message at scale.

Once you're happy with your message, we'll provide you a template to upload your recipient addresses.

Yep - you choose the wording and card design, ensuring the final product aligns perfectly with your voice - from warm & down to earth, to perfectly polished and professional, and anywhere in between.

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Just like a real pen pal, we're here for you. Drop us a line at hello@penpalsapp.com and a real human will get back to you asap.