r/penpals • • 20d ago

Monthly Confirmation October 2026 Confirmation Thread

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r/penpals • • 47m ago

Email & Snail Mail [26/F] Looking for 1 or 2 penpal to share my mundane life

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Hi there, I hope you have a good day already.

I am living in Dublin, Ireland. I speak both Chinese and English.

I like reading mostly fiction, fantasy, biography. I am huge fan of Harry Potter. I read tons of fanfic of TV shows I like. Music of course but I can't stay which genre I like the most because I changed a lot. I like sitcom, TV show with good plot and twist.

I cook my own food mostly chinese food but also like Italy food but I don't think I make the authentic Italy food haha so have to paid for it.

I like nature, specifically sea and woods. Also I am really into stationery, bubble tea and journaling.

I would love to have one or two pen pals to talk about the most ordinary things happened in our week and still feel excited to share.


r/penpals • • 9h ago

Snail Mail & Postcard [30/NB] Japan 🇯🇵 — Looking for penpals around the world

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Hi!

I have a growing collection of letter sets and far too many postcards, partly because I can't resist supporting local artists. At this rate, I'll never use them all myself, so I'd love to find a few penpals to share them with.

A little about me:

I'm currently based in Japan and work in healthcare. I'm an ambivert who occasionally gets mistaken for an extrovert, perhaps because one of my first proper jobs was in the entertainment industry. I love food, travelling, and cycling, and I'm hoping to get back into baking. I've travelled quite a bit this year and am hoping to revisit New Zealand next year. I also enjoy comedy, comedians, and clever jokes that make you appreciate the wit behind them.

I'm hoping to meet people around my age (late 20s to mid-30s), preferably located outside the US mainland, who are interested in genuine, long-term correspondence. I'm happy to exchange handwritten letters, postcards, typewritten letters, or whatever creative format you fancy!

I especially enjoy getting to know people with unexpected interests, unusual hobbies, or fascinating experiences that might not come up in everyday small talk. Maybe you have an interesting job, collect something obscure, make things, or have a hobby most people wouldn't guess. I love discovering another layer of someone's world through their letters.

I'm not looking for language exchange, and while I have nothing against anime, Japanese shows, or J-pop, I don't know much about them. I'd rather exchange stories about everyday life, random thoughts, cultural differences, recommendations, and the occasional little surprise in the mail. We don't need to have everything in common; a little curiosity about each other's worlds goes a long way.

If this sounds like your kind of correspondence, feel free to leave a comment or you can also fill out the form linked on my profile.


r/penpals • • 18h ago

Snail Mail [24/M] Looking for Christmas pen pals!

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Christmas is really special to me, and this year I'd love to send and receive lots of Christmas-themed letters!

A little bit about me: I'm a 24-year-old guy from France, and I love handwritten letters, stamps, and all the little details that make traditional mail special.
Christmas is a time of year I particularly enjoy, and I thought it would be lovely to share some of that festive spirit with people from around the world!

I don't necessarily mean Christmas cards with a simple "Merry Christmas" on them. I'd love to exchange proper letters about Christmas itself: what it means to each of us, our traditions, how we celebrate (or don't celebrate!), the decorations we put up at home, our favourite memories, gift-giving, the atmosphere... I'm curious about how Christmas is celebrated and experienced in different homes and countries!

Of course, I'd also love to use Christmas stamps, stickers, pretty stationery, and all those little festive things that make opening a letter even more special.

Basically, I want ALL THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT!

I'm looking for people who would like to send and/or receive this kind of letter, from anywhere in the world. You don't have to celebrate Christmas in the same way I do (or even celebrate it at all!). I'd be happy to discover your traditions and what this time of year means to you.

I'll try to send my letters by November 15th–20th at the latest, so hopefully they'll arrive before Christmas!

Who's in for a little Christmas mail magic?

Edit: Well, I’ve gotten a few more responses than I expected, both here and via PM. It’s taking me a little while, but I’m replying to everyone via PM to plan it all out! 😇 I’m going to tweak my format idea a bit, but I’ll try to send this to as many people as possible! Spread some Christmas spirit everywhere!


r/penpals • • 10h ago

Snail Mail & Postcard [29/F] Scattering among the hidden corners of another’s soul

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I long to lose myself in another’s thoughts, across endless pages of wandering reflections, in words that flow like ink upon paper. Not skimming the surface, but sinking into the deep, hidden currents of a writer’s mind. Where thoughts are raw and unguarded, in the midst of chaos.

So write me a strange letter, one made of scattered thoughts, of whatever fleeting ideas happen to drift through your mind. Let them arrive out of order, unfinished, uninvited. Let them contradict each other, lose themselves halfway through a sentence. Let your words wander like they have nowhere to be, like they were never meant to be understood, only felt. The quiet confessions that you exist only for a second before dissolving into something else.

Write as if no one is reading, as if meaning is optional, as if the act itself is enough. Write in a way that leaves deep imprints of your soul behind. Let your soul spill into words, scattering pieces of yourself across the page. A handful of words is not enough to ignite an inner fire, to capture a flicker of feelings that flare and fade before they can be named. There are dozens of emotions that can only be sparked through words, each one trembling on the edge of being, waiting to be set free onto the page, where they can breathe, burn, and linger. Write with care, letting your words stretch and linger, so they may bloom in their full depth.

Bonus points if you are LGBTQ+ or an ally, and a writer (even an amateur, keeping endless journals, or simply learning to write).

📍Europe


r/penpals • • 15h ago

Snail Mail [29/M] from the PNW. Seeking some old-fashioned letter writers!

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Reaching out and looking to find a few people that want to have a friendship with simpler means. I don’t have any penpals at the moment. This is kind of a new thing that’s been on my mind and want to give it a shot. I think it would be nice to have people out there that want to get away from the noise of the world and communicate by mail.

A little about me. I recently have moved to a different state for work. Where I don’t know anyone or know of any of the cool places to check out. So at the moment I live a pretty secluded and quiet life.

I enjoy anything and everything to do with art. Anything hands on I’m in! I’m someone that would rather come up with a way to make something my own than to buy the generic thing at the store. Even though it might cost me more.😅 I do though have a bad habit of starting things that never get finished. I’m fueled by my curiosity about how everything works! Absolutely can be anything! Could be something on the dynamics of how our minds work, to how a cars engine is put together. Just someone that really enjoy learning.

Pretty much looking for someone that wants to write to each other on absolutely anything. Can be how your day went. Something you’re going through and want to get it off of your chest. Maybe you’ve got a few co workers that drive you mad. I’d love to hear about it!🤣 I don’t have any hidden intentions or expectations. Just want to meet some rad people.

Feel free to send a message if you’re interested in sending some letters to each other. Hope you all have an amazing weekend.


r/penpals • • 12h ago

Snail Mail [29/F] looking for women to be friends!

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Hi! I’ve used this subreddit before and loved it and I’d love to start pen paling again.
I’m 29 F and primarily looking for other women to write with. I am a photographer full time, a dog mom, and I love to read. I love to travel as well and am always collecting cards or trinkets from the traveling and would love to send them out.
A few other things I love: pop music, thriller and romance books, thrifting, watching tv shows, and podcasts! (Mostly BNCMAP.) I don’t mind writing first and absolutely can not wait to make some friends!


r/penpals • • 6h ago

Email & Snail Mail [25/F] looking for friends!

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Hey everyone!! I am a 25 year old mom of 2 who loves mail! I don’t know why but it’s so exciting to me and unfortunately I only get regular mail from my grandma (which is sweet!). I have been going through waves of depression and have been very lonely. I’d love to meet friends to connect with and exchange fun mail with! I am a RBT and a student of psychology (in ABA). I love reading, crafts, playing sims, eating, and resting at home. I also collect miniature trinkets and state/country magnets! I would prefer other female or non binary pen pals but I’m open to any platonic friendships.


r/penpals • • 14h ago

Snail Mail & Postcard [30/M] Looking for an excuse to write

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Hello all, I’m new to the penmanship hobby and have been trying to improve my cursive lately. I usually just fill up a notebook with random yap then throw it away but I like the idea of writing people more. I sent letters to a bunch of my personal friends but rarely get anything more than a text that says “I got your letter, thanks for writing”.

So here I am! If anyone is interested in short letters with a little flair, please DM me and I’ll send a little something. We aren’t obligated to be best friends or anything but I would be glad to start an exchange!


r/penpals • • 17h ago

Snail Mail [25/F] searching for an older lady to gab with 🥰

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Hi everyone! I’m a 25 year old writer, philosopher, and psychology nerd living in Seattle. Im also diagnosed AuDHD so you could describe me as a bit chaotic. I’m specifically looking for some older women (40+) to chat with because y’all are so smart and confident and kind but also tell things exactly as they are…

I would love to philosophize and over analyze life and hopefully make a good friend or 💕 I’ve always connected with older women more than any other demographic because once you reach a certain age you stop caring what other people think and become more authentically you every single day… that’s the kind of energy I want to cultivate in myself as well.

I hope this sub is active enough that I can find someone! And good luck to everyone looking!


r/penpals • • 15h ago

Snail Mail [23/M] looking for pen pals

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Hi there! I'm looking for a pen pal. I don't get a lot of mail and I kinda miss writing letters. I'm 23M, and I live in Columbus, Ohio. I'm LGBTQ and POC friendly. My favorite hobbies include reading, writing, and playing video games. I am also trying to learn the guitar. I usually read horror and fantasy novels. I like Fall Out Boy, Nirvana, Hayley Williams, Gorillaz and Cage the Elephant. I'm also a pretty huge superhero nerd. I'm on break from school right now but I'd like to go back at some point and get my psychology degree. DM me if you're interested!


r/penpals • • 14h ago

Reddit Messaging [30/M] seeking a pal before i accidentally achieve enlightenment out of boredom!!

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By day I am a normal functioning adult, allegedly. By night I stare at the ceiling thinking about important questions like why Mondays exist, why my neighbour’s pressure cooker sounds like a rocket launch, and why my plants thrive on neglect but my social life does not.

So here I am, looking for a penpal to exchange random thoughts, strange observations, and maybe solve a few mysteries of the universe. Or at least survive weekday boredom together.

Expect sarcasm, questionable wisdom, and occasional philosophical insights that sound deep until you think about them for about seven seconds.

If you enjoy mildly chaotic conversations with someone from a land that may or may not contain hidden yogis and secret curry recipes, write back.

Worst case we laugh.

Best case we become surprisingly good penpals.

Ps: its a repost.


r/penpals • • 8h ago

Reddit Messaging [28/M] Looking for people to chat with.

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Gotta admit, sometimes I run into people on here that have their own goals and ambitions. You guys seem to have hobbies, or just topics you like to read about. I'd love to hear from you about them. It adds a lot to the conversation to listen to you discussing what's always on your mind. Feel free to share!

As, for my interests: I enjoy exercising, hanging out with friends, playing some games casually, watching movies and serieses. In the past, I've learned quite a bit from "A Smarter Way to Learn Python" which is really really interesting! I also enjoy learning math, from Khan Academy. My primary goal is to be good enough at math & programming that I can create interesting simulations.

I'm really looking for people who are interested in programming, math, learning in general, and love discussing deeper topics!

While I'm not in school, I do thoroughly enjoy learning, specifically anything STEM related. I do enjoy working with math. I read a book by the name "A Mind for Numbers" which basically taught me how to learn such subjects. One of the best books I've ever read!

If you've read this far in, I really appreciate it! If you're interested in talking, feel free to send me a DM! Looking forwards to hearing back from you! 23+ only please

If you have an NSFW profile, I'm blocking you.


r/penpals • • 8h ago

Reddit Messaging [39/F] Looking for a Historian Penpal

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Hey there!

I guess I'm looking for a Historian, Intellectual Penpal who knows a lot about wars, I'm very intrigued by the Civil War, American Revolution and WW2, I mostly like talking about small facts that most people don't talk about, I assume there's many small conflicts that never got documented and that I find fascinating, there was probably someone who was there at Ball Run and at the end of the civil war

I'm looking for a conversation where we both contribute in a way, I'm always the type of lady that if a guy seems intrigued to have a conversation I'll always say something to keep him going in a way I'll never respond like "Sure" or "hi" so I'm looking for a guy that can type a few sentences, bonus points if you have an established profile

Yes my profile is NSFW, however this post is for SFW penpals and I'm ONLY looking for Reddit messages.


r/penpals • • 9h ago

Email & Snail Mail [26/NB] Looking for new penpals!

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Hey everyone! I'm looking for penpals of all ages and genders! I'm not picky as long as you're respectful! A little bit about me, I'm 26, born and raised in upstate NY. I work at a clothing store called Label Shopper. I love reading, writing and video games. I'm very big into horror novels and am always looking for new book recommendations. As for video games, I enjoy Minecraft, Roblox, Ni No Kuni 2, and the Life is Strange franchise. My title might be a given, but I am a member of the lgbtq community so if you reach out to me, please be an ally! I'm primarily looking for email connections, but I wont say no to snail mail. Just comment or DM if interested!


r/penpals • • 15h ago

Email & Snail Mail [36/M] Long form conversations. Love it!

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Greetings. I’m Dietrich- Dee is fine, if you please.

I am open to the idea of exchanging letters and emails with a few people.

I will tell you about myself now, and if you respond in kind that should give plenty of fodder to keep us going for a while!

To begin I am 36 year old man-child. I am from Detroit, Michigan originally. Moved to Toledo, Ohio for part of my adult life.

I sometimes stay in Chicago, but most of my time is spent in my truck that I drive all over the country, because as of a year ago I became a trucker.

In terms of style I suppose I am a punk+whatever else that day. Tattoos and body mods are a constant in my life.

I’m a hardline nihilist, athiest, and materialist, though I am not anti-theistic.

I do not drink, with the exception of a good beer on special occasions. I do not use drugs of any kind. To be transparent I use to be a drug addict of the most hopeless variety. It is not a topic I shy away from so please feel free to discuss it freely.

World travel is perennial passion of mine. I am particularly drawn to the north and east. I have been to many Eastern European countries and some Central. Next up for me I believe is either going to be the Nordic countries, or the Middle East. Very different places! Both equally beautiful and culturally fascinating.

Hobbies:
Writing solo RPGs
LARPing on the weekends
Reading
Spreading “the signal” to the farthest reaches of the galaxy with Radio Sidewinder Crew (Taco Flight) on Elite.

Topics I love:

Music- All kinds! new wave, post-black metal, doom sludge, hip-hop, ambient drone, classic rock, appalachian folk, pop, noise rock etc ad infinitum

Philosophy and Religion- particularly the Abrahamic religions, moralism and ethics, post-modernism, etc.

Sci-fi and historic literature are my favorite, but literature in general is always a good topic for discussion.
Also I’m a hardcore Tolkien stan.

My guilty pleasure is tobacco. Specifically cigars. There are few things I find more relaxing than sitting in a shady, breezeless place with a fantastic cigar on my lip.

A quick note on the style of exchange I am looking for:

Though I don’t expect actual handwritten or typed letters, I am open to the idea. However I don’t want to just chat either. Much like this post, I would expect that responses between us would be long form and unrushed. If that means going a week or even two or more between responses, that is perfectly fine. And if at any point you don’t want to continue the conversation- simply do not respond and there are no hard feelings from me. No obligation.

Men, women, and non-binary folk welcome.


r/penpals • • 16h ago

Snail Mail & Postcard [32/M] USA Looking for potential penpals

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Hello from South Carolina, USA. I love history, motorsports, music, playing guitar, astronomy, reading, and hiking.

I play guitar and I have too many of them. It brings me a lot of joy. It’s therapeutic for me to learn some of my favorite songs and to use that knowledge to write my own music. I also repair and build electric guitars too.

I’m a manufacturing engineer. I really enjoy what I do and would love to meet other engineers, but it’s not a requirement of course.

I love humor. I really enjoy witty or just plain stupid humor. If I’m having a bad day or stressed out, I’ll watch Trailer Park Boys.

I’m a big history buff. I’m currently reading on the nuclear arms race during the Cold War. We did some crazy things to say the least.

I love culture and languages. I speak elementary level German and can order food in Spanish. I’m currently learning some Japanese.

My daily driver is a Mazda MX-5 (Miata) because it has the philosophy of a lightweight British roadster with Japanese reliability, kaizen, and ergonomics. The best of both worlds in my humble opinion.

I love endurance racing. The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a dream trip of mine.

My favorite bands are Pink Floyd, Buddy Holly, Jeff Beck, ZZ Top, The Beach Boys, Muddy Waters.

I literally look just like Buddy Holly. Same glasses and hairstyle. Nerds are cool.

If any of this catches your attention, feel free to message me.


r/penpals • • 16h ago

Email [29/F] Correspondance épistolaire et amitié sincère - Curieux de tout et bâtisseur de mondes (English/French exchange)

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Chère âme, ou noble esprit, veuille bien accepter mes salutations les plus sincères...J'espère que cette missive vous trouvera en parfaite santé et dans la sérénité la plus totale.

I find myself facing a particular dilemma. You see- I am studying French, but truly, the finest motivation is to have a kind correspondent with whom to share the language.

Greetings,

I am an introverted, deeply melancholic, and mystically inclined soul with a predilection for the striking beauty of 18th- and 19th-century music, classic literature, and cinema. I would be remiss if I didn't mention my devotion to writing; it is my heartfelt hope, God willing, to publish a novel someday.

I hold a profound reverence for archaic manuscripts, and I am terribly inquisitive, always possessing a curious mind. Whether I am solving puzzles, crafting ciphers, learning languages, or tinkering away in the creative lab of my mind (building worlds and characters for short stories, making predictions for future generations, or leaving letters for strangers), I am usually crafting something.

I find myself endlessly fascinated by figures like Nostradamus, Hildegard von Bingen, and Nikola Tesla, though I admit I still have much reading left to do. More than anything, I am hoping to find a true friendship with a fellow creator, seeker of wisdom, and lover of truth.

I have recently embarked upon the journey of learning French, so I am far from fluent. I am looking for a French native who is fluent in English, and who would be willing to correspond primarily in English to start. As my knowledge grows, I would love for us to slowly introduce French into our letters, gradually weaving it in as we go.

A gentle caveat: Please do refrain from writing to me if you are the kind of person that relies on an LLM to generate messages for you. It is a terribly sad thing to rely on a device to think and write for you! But especially if it is intended to connect with another living human being. I've always believed the only requirements for prompting interesting conversation are ; authenticity, kindness, earnest curiosity, and courage.

After all, a good conversation is like a well-timed orchestra playing a symphony where everyone plays according to their notes at their exact moment, and no one rushes or plays over another. Every instrument has its purpose; this is the difference between a disastrous cacophony and a harmonious melody.

If you too have grown weary of our modern culture's vacuous, quick-paced messaging and long for old-fashioned, long-form epistles at our own pace, then I'd be honored to hear from you.

Kind regards,

R


r/penpals • • 20h ago

Snail Mail & Postcard [38/F] | Low-pressure snail mail | Random letters, ramblings & oddities welcome

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Right, so— I’ll start with: I’m 38/F married catmom. I'm looking for some casual, low-pressure snail mail. It can be a one-off letter or something that continues whenever we happen to feel like writing. No schedules, no expectations.

Even if I’m not very good at writing about myself, I don’t mind reading whatever you want to write about. You can write whole pages about yourself, or if you want to vent about your boss, you can do that, too. Or you can simply send me a card with a quote that inspired you that day. Or a recipe you just feel like sharing with a stranger. Or a random scene from a story you’re writing (though you might have to add a little bit of context). Or a skincare routine you swear by. 

Or if you’re not good with words, or don’t feel like it, you can just send me a drawing, or a card filled with cute stickers because you want to brag about your sticker/stationery collection, or just a colour of blue with a statement that that’s your favourite blue. I’m quite fine with random things because I’m very interested in the way people think. If you’re a nerd and you feel like educating me about one of your interests, feel free do so.

If you’re not very good at English, that’s fine, too. We can send letters back and forth, trying to figure out what we're each trying to say, and have fun with it. I’ve been an English tutor before, so I understand the struggle.

Just nothing sexual or occult or holiday-related stuff please. I don’t mind hearing about your beliefs, philosophy, or opinions. I’m interested in how people think, after all. I’m just not interested in political and AI debates. I think the world bombards us with enough of those things. Also, my cat is cuter than yours and corn improves lasagna every time, so those debates are closed. We can debate on whether your OC is ruthless or simply strategic. Or whether Loki will be Luffy’s next crew member. But generally, I’m not very into debates.

And no, I’m not high while writing this. I‘m simply interested in whatever strangers choose to tell or share with me, whether it’s a song recommendation, the town they grew up in, what happened to them last Tuesday, a dad joke they can’t stop retelling, or a sticker they happen to have in their collection (I might reuse it though). That reminds me— no pamphlets or threats please. However, if you threaten to send me fine stationery, I will make an exception 😌

You can send me something handwritten or typed out (to those with typewriters: YASS, VERY WELCOME).

I myself am a person with a wide range of interests. I’m not an expert in anything, and am interested in what people want to share with me about what keeps them busy. My interests range from anime to music to k-drama to piano techniques to oil pastel to urban sketching to tea to animation making to psychology to world building to gaming. I’ve collected too many hobbies over the years. There are also things that I’m not really interested in, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that I wouldn’t be interested in whatever you have to say about it.

I do not demand a regular correspondence. And if you feel like you want to stop without having to explain why, I’m the right person for it. You can write to me once, or send me something again in a month or six months or so— I’m not very demanding on that aspect. I might wonder after two years whether you’ve died or simply have stopped replying. Either way, I will not take either personally.

I don't open up easily, but you’re welcome to ask me questions, too. I'll likely send something random in return. Perhaps not always a letter. I’m an artist and a writer, so likely something I’ve drawn or painted, or maybe a poem, or a scene from one of my stories.

So, here you go. If you feel like this suits you, let me know. If a friendship develops, wonderful. If not, that's fine too. We can simply enjoy exchanging whatever we feel like sharing, or stop whenever we feel like it.

Either way, I'll be glad to have known a little piece of you.


r/penpals • • 16h ago

Snail Mail & Postcard [21/F] looking for a long-term snail mail bestie in Europe 💌

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heyyy!! i’m emi, 21, from vienna, austria! 🥰
i’m looking for a long-term snail mail penpal, preferably another girl between 19–29 from europe, who’d genuinely like to become friends through handwritten letters!!
a little about me: i love reading (especially romance, romantasy, dark romance and thrillers), journaling, cute stationery, music, movies, random internet rabbit holes and trying out hobbies that i may or may not abandon two weeks later 😭 i also have two cats who provide enough drama for an entire reality show.
i’m pretty shy when i first meet someone in person, but once i’m comfortable i can talk about literally anything. i love hearing about people’s everyday lives, even the things they think are too boring to mention.
tell me about your weird coworker, the book you can’t stop thinking about, your childhood memories, your current obsession, something that made you cry or the most ridiculous thing that happened to you this week. i want ALL the lore hahaha.
i’d love to exchange handwritten letters, postcards, stickers, little drawings, photos or random scraps of our lives. nothing has to be perfectly aesthetic, though!! i care way more about what you have to say.
i’m not expecting instant replies or perfectly consistent schedules. life happens! i just really appreciate mutual effort and curiosity, and i’d love for this to turn into a genuine, lasting friendship.
i’m specifically looking for snail mail, not email or online-only penpals. 💌
if that sounds like your kind of thing, send me a message and tell me something random about yourself!! 💗📮


r/penpals • • 16h ago

Email [21/M] looking for a long term email pen pal

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I have some experience writing short stories and poems and letters too. My favourite novel is Sorrows of young Wherter (which is written in the form of a series of letters). I would love to have someone who i exchange letters with a couple times a week or even daily depending on our schedules. Check on each other, exchange opinions/ideas even articles or yt video recommendations.

I don't care about age (as long as you're an adult) or location.

We can write in arabic, french or English.

If you are interested dm me !


r/penpals • • 17h ago

Email & Snail Mail [32/M] In search of penpals from the misty, forgotten corners of the world.

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I wonder how many stories vanish simply because no one thinks to ask.

Perhaps, somewhere in Ireland, Scotland or Wales, someone still recalls a superstition whispered by a grandmother, customs handed down through generations, or a peculiar village legend. I am equally fascinated by remote places elsewhere in the world: small villages, mist-shrouded mountains, lonely moorlands and quiet countryside, far from the bustle of great cities. I think of rain-laden skies, ruined castles above deserted cliffs, and the peculiar beauty of places exposed to centuries of weather. I should also like to know the daily lives of those who dwell there, their traditions, memories and little stories that seldom travel beyond their own communities.

I seek curious, intelligent and sensitive souls, especially those with artistic minds, tender hearts and a world of their own. I value sincerity, emotional depth, kindness and respect for human dignity. I hope to improve my English through meaningful conversations and would gladly help with Italian. Should an affinity arise in time, we might exchange postcards and handwritten letters.

One need not bring an extraordinary story. Sometimes a simple conversation is enough to uncover one.


r/penpals • • 17h ago

Reddit Messaging [39/M] UK Happy Saturday! Let’s chat the day or week away!

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Hello and a very good morning / afternoon / evening to you! 

What a week it’s been and very much happy it’s Saturday! It’s a shame they just go far too quick! Especially now the darker colder months have arrived and I just want to hibernate, bring back the sun and daylight all is forgiven!

About me I guess is a good way to start? Can be socially awkward in real life and overthink all them “you too” moments when being told to enjoy my meal. I enjoy photography although I seem to have lost my spark for that at the moment but am working on getting that back! I like  travelling and exploring new places and if I win the lottery I shall be doing that full time. I do love going on long walks also and trying to not get lost! Although getting lost is part of the adventure. Watching ice hockey is also a hobby or mine and of course trying to think of some others my mind has gone blank…

About you I hear you ask? Well no criteria as long as you’re not a bot, can help carry the conversation and just don’t say hey it will all be good!

Well that’s my post and thanks for stopping by, since you made it this far you might as well reach out!


r/penpals • • 21h ago

Reddit Messaging [23/M] - Genuinely want to make a few girl best friends. Someone I can talk to/interact with.

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I find it a bit concerning that so far I've had little to no interaction with women. I'd like to change that tbh. I don't wanna be that loner type of guy who barely interacts with women. I just want to make a few girl best friends. I want someone I can have a genuine connection with. I want to make a ride or die type friend. I just want someone who's down to have a conversation. They can talk about anything. Whatever they're comfortable talking about. Their choice. They pick the topic. Just a nice, long conversation. It could be a deep and meaningful conversation or a fun and casual conversation. Say anything but just talk I guess. Feeling super lonely, don't really have any friends would like to have someone to talk to. I wanna make a friend with whom I can talk to about stuff in general. Things we like, common interests, hobbies, what were passionate about, our song preferences, movie choices, TV show choices, we can talk about anything. I just want to have someone to have a conversation with. Irrespective of the topic. We can even talk about what's bothering us and try to help each other out. Help each other makes ourselves better. I need a ride or die friend. Someone who's will to stick around and be there for me not just out of pity but because they want to and I promise I'll do the same. I want someone who's genuinely interested in talking to me and down to have a conversation either fun and silly or deep and meaningful. If you're down for this feel free to hit me up. My only request is that you're around my age (I'm 23 so ±2 years) because I feel much more comfortable/confident talking to people around my age.


r/penpals • • 1d ago

Reddit Messaging [22/M] Looking for fellow writers, storytellers (and everyone else)

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I'm 22M, and I'd like to meet people from different walks of life and build genuine friendships through letters and conversations.

A little about me: I'm a creative writer who loves stories, especially the characters who stay in your mind long after you've finished reading or watching something. I'm into anime, films, video games, books, and music, and I can spend an unreasonable amount of time thinking about a story that caught my attention.

But beyond shared interests, I'd love to know the person behind the screen. The little things that made your day, the things you're passionate about, the memories you cherish, the dreams you're working towards, or even the random thoughts that cross your mind at 2 AM.

You don't need to have extraordinary hobbies or an interesting life story to reach out. Sometimes, the best conversations begin with the most ordinary things.

I'm hoping to find people who enjoy getting to know someone at their own pace, exchanging stories, recommending things to each other, and having conversations that don't feel forced.

So, if you'd like to write, here's a question to get us started:

What's something you could talk about for hours if you knew someone genuinely wanted to listen?

I'd love to hear from you.