Your message. Handwritten and mailed
Your message should do more. It should recognize the person receiving it. Postalgia handles design, list work, personalization, proofs, production, and mailing.
Written with real ballpoint pen
No monthly retainer or subscription
Mailing in the US and Canada
Feel the difference in your hands.
See the ink quality, pressure indentation, and finish that will make your mail stand out to your recipients.
One package. Six pieces to inspect.
The envelope is the first part of the message. The tent card carries it inside and remains present after opening. Together, they create one receiving experience.
One organization's campaign, in detail.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center offers one detailed example of Postalgia’s work. Before making another appeal, the organization wanted to rebuild its connection with more than 10,000 lapsed donors. Postalgia helped develop a four-mail campaign that began with a double-sided newsletter, reply envelope and pledge card, handwritten outer envelope, and handwritten message from the executive director.
Bring the message.
We handle the campaign.
You decide what needs to be said. Postalgia takes responsibility for turning the approved message into finished mail.
One organization's campaign, in detail.
| You provide | Postalgia handles |
|---|---|
| Approved copy | Physical design from scratch or revision of an existing design |
| Recipient list | List cleaning and production preparation |
| Available artwork and brand inputs | Personalization and proofs |
| Handwriting or signature files when required | Printing, handwriting, and assembly |
| Proof feedback and approval | Applicable postage, induction, and mailing |
A clear process, with a proof before production.
Share the copy and campaign requirements
Send the approved copy, recipient list, available artwork, and any handwriting or signature files the project requires.
Review the proof
Your account manager prepares a proof for feedback and approval. Nothing moves into production until you approve it.
Produce and send
Postalgia completes the agreed handwriting, printing, assembly, postage, induction, and mailing. Finished pieces can instead be shipped to you for mailing.
Volume pricing. No subscription.
Work with Postalgia by project, without a monthly retainer or subscription. Pricing reflects volume and project requirements.
A few practical details.
Can we use our own artwork, letterhead, handwriting, or signature?
Yes. Postalgia can print customer-supplied artwork or letterhead. You can choose from available Postalgia handwriting styles or discuss using your own handwriting or signature.
What is the minimum order?
The minimum order is 400 cards. Minimums for other formats or project types may vary.
How long does production take?
Most handwritten-mail projects enter the mail within two weeks after proof approval. Timing depends on the project, and we confirm the applicable schedule before approval.
What does Postalgia’s handwritten mail service include?
Design or revision of your mail piece, handwriting in real ballpoint ink, variable personalization, proofing, printing, assembly, postage, and mailing in the United States and Canada. You supply and approve the copy. The minimum is 400 cards, and typical turnaround is about two weeks after proof approval.
How personalized can each letter be?
Each letter is written individually. You can address recipients by name, use unlimited variable fields, tailor the message to different audience segments, and include your own signature.
Will Postalgia help prepare my mailing list?
Yes. Our account managers clean, correct, and sort your recipient data to USPS or Canada Post standards before production, which keeps undeliverable mail to a minimum.
Who uses handwritten letters?
Nonprofits, universities, political campaigns, real estate teams, financial organizations, and agencies. Clients include New York University, Make-A-Wish, and Children’s Medical Center Dallas.
Where can Postalgia mail?
Postalgia mails in the United States and Canada. US mail is inducted in Buffalo, NY and Canadian mail in Toronto, ON. Finished pieces can instead be returned to you for mailing when that is the agreed scope.
How does Postalgia protect customer and recipient data?
Postalgia follows data-security best practices when handling sensitive customer and recipient data. Sensitive customer data is automatically deleted on an agreed schedule. Please discuss any specific data-handling requirements with your account manager before sharing your mailing list.
Does Postalgia work with agencies and resellers?
Yes. Postalgia works with agencies and resellers to produce handwritten mail for their clients. We can discuss how Postalgia fits into your client relationship and confirm branding and fulfilment requirements before production.
See the work in person.
Request a free Sample Package to decide whether Postalgia’s handwriting and finished mail can carry your message.
Want advice on the right campaign?
Book a 30-minute meeting. No preparation is required. Our team will help you think through the campaign and determine a sensible next step. Postalgia brings experience across general mail, B2B, nonprofit, and political work. You do not need to request samples first.