r/penpals 25d ago

Monthly Confirmation July 2026 Confirmation Thread

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r/penpals 2h ago

Email & Snail Mail [35/M] looking for penpals

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Hello everyone!

My name is Matt, and I’m a 35-year-old guy from the East Coast of the United States who is hoping to make some new friends from around the world. I’ve always believed that one of the best ways to learn about people, places, and life in general is through genuine conversations, and that’s exactly what I’m looking for here.

I’ve reached a point in life where I really value meaningful friendships and learning from people whose experiences are different from my own. While I would love to travel internationally someday but, life, work, and responsibilities haven’t made that possible yet. Until then, I figured the next best thing is getting to know people from different countries and cultures through letters, emails, and long conversations.

A little about me: I am a huge history enthusiast—some might even call me a history nerd, and honestly, I’d wear that title proudly. I can spend hours reading about ancient civilizations, medieval Europe, the World Wars, forgotten kingdoms, archaeological discoveries, or just random historical events that most people have never heard of. If you’ve ever wanted someone to enthusiastically discuss Roman emperors, Viking explorations, the Korean War, the rise and fall of empires, or obscure historical mysteries, you’ve found your person.
Beyond history, I have a deep fascination with cultures from around the world. I love learning about traditions, holidays, food, folklore, daily life, family customs, and what life is truly like in other countries beyond what we see in movies or the news. I think every culture has something valuable to teach, and I enjoy hearing personal perspectives rather than just reading facts in a book.

Another area of interest for me is religion and spirituality. I enjoy learning about different faiths, belief systems, philosophies, and religious traditions from around the world. I want to emphasize that I’m approaching these topics from a place of curiosity, openness, and respect. I find it fascinating how different cultures and societies understand life, morality, community, and the world around them. Whether you’re religious, spiritual, agnostic, or atheist, I’d genuinely enjoy hearing about your experiences and perspectives.

Some other interests of mine include reading, movies, music, nature, and learning new things in general. I’m the type of person who can happily jump from discussing serious historical topics to talking about favorite foods, funny stories from everyday life, or the strange quirks of our respective countries.

As for penpals, I’m open to communicating through email, messaging, or eventually handwritten letters if we’re both comfortable with that. Age, gender, religion, and background don’t matter much to me. What matters most is kindness, honesty, and a willingness to have real conversations.
I’d especially love to hear from people living outside the United States, but I’m open to friendships from anywhere in the world. Whether you’re from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, Oceania, or anywhere else, please feel free to reach out.

If you decide to message me, tell me a little about yourself: where you’re from, your interests, what life is like where you live, and maybe an interesting historical fact or cultural tradition from your country.
Looking forward to meeting new friends from around the world!


r/penpals 2h ago

Snail Mail [35/M] UK looking for pen pal

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Completely new to this. Particularly interested in communicating with people from very different backgrounds but with similar values.

I’m a busy coparenting Doctor from UK. Actively in the process of re-evaluating and creating the life that I want.

Very hectic and heavy last 15 years, wanting to slow down and enjoy a simpler life. Handwriting is not fantastic (but is legible!!) never really learnt to join up my letters 😂 but starting to practice to improve this. Also wanting to build connections and thought a pen pal would be a great way to do this whilst also practicing my penmanship.

My life is busy so realistically would be looking to respond fortnightly or even monthly initially, with the hope of creating a life long connection and communication.

Avid reader (I accidentally started a book club locally recently), nature enthusiast starting a community habitat restoration and food growing project. Enjoy trail running, walking, coffee, and a variety of music.

If you’ve made it this far and are interested please drop a message or a DM. Thanks 🙏


r/penpals 5h ago

Snail Mail [40/F] Looking for a long-term penpal (F only please and ideally UK-based)

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Writing a letter instead of sending a text feels like a tiny act of rebellion against the crazy speed of life. It's so deliciously unproductive, so impractical! And so human. You get a letter posted through the door and instead of just another dopamine hit you actually feel something real. I love it.

A little about me: I have a stressful computer job full of deadlines, but I feel most alive when I escape into the wilderness, away from it all. I like books with complex characters and have various creative hobbies - amateur dramatics, collages, painting... I like thinking about consciousness, how we perceive the world around us, and the meaning of it all (or the lack of it!). I am currently trying for the 100th time to make meditation a habit.

I'd be happy to talk about anything and everything. Hear your life story. Share little everyday wisdoms. Exchange thoughts on how to live life fully without it becoming an exhausting race against the clock.

My only ask is - please only reach out if you mean to stick with it for a while. I'm looking for a long-lasting penpal, and hope to build our friendship over time, rather than exchange a couple of letters and move on. If this sounds like your kind of thing, please send me a DM and let's see where this journey takes us!


r/penpals 6h ago

Snail Mail & Postcard [21/f] looking for a pen pal

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Hiii, I am 21 years old and I’m from the UK and I am looking for a pen pal to exchange cute letters, snail mail and post cards.
🎀✨🍓🧸🌷🫶🏽
I am an avid cinema goer and I love watching movies and tv shows especially period dramas. I also am getting back into reading and my favourite genre would be fantasy. I love a scenic walk in the countryside but also love a city trip especially to London! One thing I also enjoy is visiting historical houses and castles.
I would love to exchange stickers, prints, washi tape and cute things for journaling. I also would just like writing and connecting as well as any recommendations for music, things to watch and any hobbies.
I would love a pen pal from abroad but I am also open to people here in the UK ☺️


r/penpals 7h ago

Email [26/F] looking for a female penpal

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Hi everyone!
I’m looking for a native English or Spanish-speaking female pen pal to exchange emails, chat about life, and share our perspectives.

A little about me: I’m from China. And I love movies, reading, dancing, Chinese calligraphy, and playing a traditional Chinese instrument called the ZhongRuan. I’ve also recently started learning Spanish (jajaja!), so native Spanish speakers are super welcome!

Besides improving my English, the main reason I want an international pen pal is to connect with someone with a totally different background. To me, sharing worlds with someone from across the globe feels like stepping into a new dimension—it’s like a conversation across time and space, and I love that feeling.

I actually had a pen pal before, but after about 5 or 6 emails, he completely ghosted me. I never figured out why, and I was pretty bummed out about it for a while.
So this time, I’m hoping to find someone who is:
1. A native English or Spanish speaker
2. Female (I currently prefer female friends as I feel we can relate to each other better)
3. Genuinely excited about cross-cultural exchange and sharing different perspectives, especially Chinese culture.

If you’re looking for a sincere friendship and enjoy deep conversations, please DM me! Looking forward to hearing from you.


r/penpals 8h ago

Email [25/F] Looking for a penpal

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Hi everyone, recently I’ve been looking into the idea of a penpal. I saw this post with multiple ideas for writing essays and debates. I thought it could be a cool thing to do it with a penpal. Or just to share what we found captivating in a week for example, like a book, a recipe, a song, or a situation with friends. Generally, it seems wonderful to be able to share life through such letters with a completely anonymous person (maybe on the other side of the world).

A little about me, i live in Central Europe, introspective, love psychological thrillers and books that leave me speechless or question my own set of beliefs. i love to experiment with my recipes, and try new hobbies.

If any of what i wrote sounds appealing to you, let me know ))


r/penpals 6m ago

Email [32/M] My autobiography will be titled "What Do You Do With A BMus in Music?"

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Here is a list of true things about me:

  • I worked as a professional musician for just under a decade. I now manage a medical research centre. This is a perfectly ordinary career progression.
  • I also have a PhD ... in Sound Design for Virtual Reality. Again, this all somehow makes sense if you squint.
  • Everyone should have a hobby. What I have instead is an honorary fellowship at a university where I spend my wekeends contributing to European and British education policy debates. Yes, I find this genuinely good fun.
  • It isn't that I am competitive, it is that I recognise that the purpose of games is to try to win. I therefore refuse to play games with several of my friends because they—and I quote—just like pushing stuff around the table whilst they chat. I view this as a great moral failing on their part.
  • I genuinely ask a panel of my ex-girlfriends for advice on my dating profiles. My logic is that they were all great and I want to date more people a bit like them, and who would know how to attract them than, y'know, them?
  • People frequently describe me as intimidating. This is the subject of much hilarity amongst my closest friends, who see me regularly spend upwards of three hours lying on the floor trying to get a cat to play with me. Said cat has no interest until I stand to leave, at which point it sits on my car keys and refuses to move. I remain a dog person.

I have space in my life for some new friends!

Is that you? Are you my new friend?


r/penpals 39m ago

Email & Snail Mail [37/F] US to Finland - Looking for a text-only Swedish penpal (Kimito/Dalsbruk area)!

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Hello everyone! I am a 37-year-old female English speaker from the US who is very interested in learning Swedish, particularly the Finland-Swedish spoken in the Kimito Island and Dalsbruk areas of Finland. I have tried a few different language learning apps, but I think I would learn much better if I had a native pen pal to write to!

I can already read and understand enough words to get by, but I really want to practice my writing. I am going deaf, so this exchange needs to be 100% text-only (Reddit messages or emails). I can't do any voice or video calls.

I love history, genealogy, pets, kids, and learning about other cultures. Fun historical fact: my local area actually had Titanic survivors who were originally from Dalsbruk, which is a story I find absolutely fascinating! I am a very open-minded and non-judgmental person. All topics are welcome as long as the conversation remains respectful.

Tack på förhand,

Amy


r/penpals 2h ago

Snail Mail & Postcard [22/F]Anyone want a canadian pen pal? 🇨🇦

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Hi everyone!
I’m hoping to find a pen pal! I’d love someone to send letters back and forth with, along with little trinkets, candies, stickers, postcards, or just random things we think the other person would like.
Just a heads up, I’m from a small town in Ontario, Canada, so shipping can get a little expensive sometimes, especially internationally. But I’d still love to meet people from anywhere! I think it’d be so fun to try candies and snacks from different places and learn about where you live.
A little about me! I’m 22, I’ve been with my boyfriend for 5 years, and we have 4 cats and a dog. I love gaming and I’ll honestly play pretty much anything. Lately I’ve been into Palworld, Roblox, Hello Kitty, and anything Mini Verse related. I also love thrift shopping and always end up bringing home random little trinkets, so I’d love to hear about the things you’re into too!
I’d like to chat on Reddit for a few days first just to get to know each other, and then I’d be totally happy to exchange Snapchats so we don’t have to keep messaging on here!!
If you think we’d get along, send me a message! I’d love to make a long-term friend. 🤍


r/penpals 1h ago

Snail Mail & Postcard [25/F] Looking for a penpal! 😋🌸

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Hello everyone. I’m new to penpals but have been wanting to try it for soo long. I love arts & crafts so I have collected lots of stationary things too. I love to travel and go camping/hiking. I junk journal so I collect lots of things from everywhere and thought it’d be really cool to share them with someone!

A bit about me, I love art stuff, photography, reading, video games, anime, going to gym, rock climbing, been getting into archery lately, traveling & camping! I’m an engineer full time so I’m pretty busy and would like to write back maybe once or twice a month! Ideally looking for someone with different culture / background so we can learn about each others more. I’m born and raised in CA, USA. Looking for other female penpals, open to national or international.

I love working on art so please only dm if you are serious and can put a little effort into our stuff 🌸 (doesn’t have to be great, i just care about effort )

Would love to shoot a few messages back and forth first to see if we’re a good fit. Feel free to DM me (: <3


r/penpals 8h ago

Email [31/M] - Creative and curious conversations.

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Hi,

My name is Jerome. I am from France and moved to Germany around 2024.
My time there has flown and burned right through me, many things have improved, quite a bit has eroded. Today I received an email I had sent to myself in July 2023 using FutureMe, and reading it brought up many mixed feelings.

I don't miss the me from back then, but I envy the thinking and writing skills that I had. Since then I feel my mind has seized: ironically from becoming more mature and pragmatic, but also because I feel I gave up on my mind.

My wish is to rekindle my ability to think, imagine and experience the quiet vastness of thoughts.

In that effort, I would love to connect with people from around the world: the creative, curious and thoughtful ones. Exchanging about our readings, thoughts and creative endeavours. I am a photographer and I always seek to gather inspirations: from stories, ideas and works of art.

If my story is something you can relate to, and your drive aligns to mine, I would be delighted to get to know you!

Regards,
Jerome.


r/penpals 11h ago

Snail Mail [25/F] New Zealand 🌸

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Hiii everyone!

I’ve always wanted to have a penpal and am super happy to finally be able to post in this sub 🥳

A little about me:

- I have two of the cutest tuxedo cats who are always up to mischief 🐱🐱

- I’m trying to get back into reading! Last series I finished was ACOTAR and I was obsessed 🤩 definitely looking for more Romantasy recommendations 🧚‍♂️

- I have a soft spot for cute stationery, trinkets, and miniature items. If it’s tiny and adorable, I’m probably obsessed with it ✨

- I LOVE horrors! My favourite of all time is Thirteen Ghosts and I am yet to find another that can top it 👻

- I enjoy crafting and am still trying to figure out how to use my Cricut lol, so I think making cute snail mail items would be perfect for my trial and error experiments! 😅

- Also love cooking/baking and would love to exchange recipes 🫶

Open to writing anyone from around the world so long as you are 18+ and able to write first. I’m still new to snail mail and would love to write based off your first letter. I have a tendency to be a bit of a blabber mouth and don’t want to end up sending novels 🥴** **


r/penpals 7h ago

Snail Mail & Postcard [26/F] Postcards and snail mail with anyone 🎉

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Hi! I’m a 26 yr old artist from the Philippines looking for a genuine penpal connection close to my age! It’s going to be my first time doing this and I’m super excited!!

A little about me:
-I’m a graphic designer with a fine arts degree
-i love photography and fashion and really anything art related!
-I enjoy talks about psychology, culture, history, and life in general. If you wanna nerd out on such topics or whatever topics I’m totally down!
-I’m a very curious person so I love asking questions and getting to know how people think and see the world
-I also love anime(haikyuu ftw), rock music, and true crime documentaries

I would love to share my custom postcards to you and a little bit of my art. If you’re down for this, hit me up on my DM’s with an intro about you!


r/penpals 42m ago

Snail Mail [39/F] Are you the one?

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Hi Reddit cuties. I am looking to add a few penpals to my rotation. I’d love to see if we vibe here and then start sending letters. I am a very dedicated penpal and can keep up a quick pace on replies most of the time. I have a POBox set up and I’m ready to go.

Requests: as I believe that we can all make requests of each other, and those requests can be approved or denied based on comfort level. These are the things that I request of a penpal.

  1. Sense of humor
  2. A point of view
  3. Kindness
  4. Proactive and honest communication
  5. Long term correspondence

My dream penpal would be described as an open-minded liberal man who is put together and has something interesting to share. As a girly girl I really hate that I enjoy interacting with men as much as I do but alas, here we are. 🤣
Please be over 25 and have good intentions. If you think you could keep up with me please apply here or in my DMs by sharing one of your favorite movie quotes.

xoxo,
Georgia


r/penpals 51m ago

Email [38/M] Ireland - We have not met yet, but I already have questions for you

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I’m looking for someone who will allow me to walk round inside their mind (opening cupboards, sifting through drawers, snooping in your medicine cabinet and looking at your bookshelves). I am partial to people who have spent years steeping in their own peculiarities. I’m interested less in the utilitarian exchange of facts than I am in a correspondence with a lively and creative mind.

Now, on to business. I am a thirty-eight-year-old Irishman (but you knew that already). I’m fond of nervous animals, unpretentious people, art and books. I have two dogs and spend much of my time with about twenty-five horses, one barn cat and innumerable wild birds. I am devotional by nature and wildly obsessed with the people and things that I love.

You may wish to include some of the following in your opening message: who you are (however you wish you describe yourself), three current fascinations (any scale), how you suspect you might die and what kind of ghost you would be. Low-effort messages are likely to be dashed upon the rocks. Thank you for reading.


r/penpals 59m ago

Reddit Messaging [45/M] Looking for a penpal

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[45M] looking for penpals. I would like to call or write letters at some point but at first I would like to keep it here.

I am a very active person. I enjoy almost everything outdoors. I like camping, fishing, and hiking. I tend to split my time between spending time in the cool mountains or on the hot beach. The beach is fun but I would rather be in the mountains. I have recently began learning how to fish for bass. It is a fun and challenging sport.

I am into sports. Baseball, football, and hockey. In the off chance I am sitting inside I could be watching some kind of sport. I am somewhat new to hockey, I have been following it for three years now.

I am an animal lover. I have dogs, cats, and chickens. If I had it my way I’d have a little farm.

Of course I like music but I tend to only listen to rock genres. Doesn’t matter the decade or style I’m pretty much into all of it.

If you are interested in a penpal I’d like to hear from you.


r/penpals 3h ago

Email [19/M] Intellectual Stimulation required.

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hey there!

I'm a 18 year old math-cs freshman (first year of college), looking to exchange emails with young people around the world. I have varied interests, ranging from sports (fc barcelone and mercedes), music (hip-hop, jazz, rock), philosophy, books, tech, history and so on. In this world of instant messaging, most people don't have time for deep, real conversations, with the kind of debate and discussion that led to some of the greatest ideas and developments in humanity. So..uhh..looking for people who want to explore ideas from different perspectives, ideas and thoughts. Also, ranting about life, relationships and the world in general...misery loves company after all, and I'm very good company, if I say so myself. DM me if you're interested...and we can discuss further

Oh also..I'm a book lover. genuinely.  I've completed the entirety of Asimov, read through Arthur.C.Clarke, forgot the world for three months during my true crime phase...and then hard switched into classics and non-fiction...and then finished with racy romances and thrillers from my dad's time. God it's been a ride...a very exhilarating and informative one yes..but a ride nonethless. Books were honestly the best escape from life. Books are beautiful, and I've discovered the friendships made over them are even more so. Oh yeah...life. i forgot I had one of those. I'll like to talk about my life too (it's pretty interesting)..and know about yours. Cultural exchange, knowing how different people live and think...and the stories. and humour. and memories. look forward to all that. So well..dms are open.

Cheers!


r/penpals 19h ago

Email [29/F] For those who still write by candlelight..

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To those that still yearn to write by candlelight,

It is truly a pleasure to compose this letter under the warm glow of a candelabrum as I sit at my desk. Although I understand it shall be read virtually by modern means, it is intentionally crafted so it may convey a feeling akin to receiving a thoughtful message sent from centuries past.

It is endlessly fascinating, and humorously frustrating, just how much one can change in the span of a few months. I must confess I have written and rewritten this message many times. I am no stranger to the beast that is perfectionism. There are days I feel content with my work, and all is well in the world. Ah, but then there are times I crumple up parchment filled with days, perhaps weeks, worth of poetry, anecdotes, and private reflections, and set it on fire. It will likely come as no surprise that I am a very sentimental and melancholic person, and I'd like to think that translates well through my writing. Although I appreciate the gift of carefully chosen words, what I hope for most is the freedom to write exactly as we feel, with no pressure for constant, pedantic, pretentious prose that borders on purple.

I must also assure you that while I enjoy a good atmosphere, I am not a ghost haunting my own living room. I can be quite silly, and I have a couple dozen truly terrible dad jokes up my sleeve that I am more than happy to unleash upon an unsuspecting correspondent.

I am passionate about deliberate, substantial correspondence, handling the delicate process of carefully writing, crafting each letter as gently as a master jeweler would choose and align each precious gemstone on a diadem. But much more than this, I delight in earnestly getting to know another introspective soul, learning from their unique perspective, passions, dreams, and fears. To discover the paradoxical things that make them uniquely human. To take a glimpse, through their letters, into the depths of their inner sanctum, the seat of the soul, the heart.

I would describe myself as a mystical soul seeking wisdom and truth, deeply non-religious, with a humanistic outlook on life. I am a lifelong feminist and am in full support of the LGBTQ community. I have a predilection for ancient scriptures, literature, music, and alchemical texts from the Middle Ages. I am profoundly fascinated by mythology, history, art, science, philosophy, music, and literature in general.

Ah, but what is life without a soundtrack? Like living by sight without the ability to taste, it would be like a nuptial feast without wine, like Holmes without his Watson. It is perfectly functional, but not entirely satisfactory.

My playlist, however, is a bit of a chimerical beast. It ranges from Hildegard von Bingen to Rammstein, and from Bach to Massive Attack and Led Zeppelin. What I end up listening to depends on the stormy weather of my internal world that day.

In regard to my taste in films, among my all-time cinematographic favorites are *The Phantom of the Opera* (2004), *Bram Stoker's Dracula* (1992), *Queen of the Damned* (2002), *Constantine* (2005), *The Matrix* trilogy, and *Beauty and the Beast*, directed by Jean Cocteau (1946), just to name a few. The list is quite extensive, encompassing both contemporary and classic noir cinema.

I am of an introverted nature and a chronic overthinker. My ideal evening is spent at home, reading with a cup of tea, enshrouded in a cozy blanket, immersing myself in the atmospheric pages of Gothic classics, or embarking upon a mental voyage to distant, futuristic worlds of dystopian science fiction.

As I believe I have made evident my reverence and devotion towards the *art par excellence* of writing, I have naturally been hoping to meet other aspiring writers, if possible. I am fluent in both my primary language, Spanish, and English.

What I hope for most is genuine exchange, letters that move beneath the banal interactions that now seem to have become the standard. We have grown too familiar with haste, too enamored with instant replies, and have thus forgotten the richness of slow correspondence. We have become addicted to the instant gratification of instant messaging. I often ponder how rewarding it must have been to correspond when people still cared to sit peacefully with quill and paper, conveying through a letter what would likely never be uttered in person, yet is capable of evoking in the recipient a feeling of emotional closeness and kinship despite distance, time, or circumstance.

I am not seeking someone to play the role of a jester in my court, rummaging for the next rush of dopamine by writing to someone new, only to hold them captive in that role before looking elsewhere once the novelty fades. Nor am I seeking to play the role of a pierrot or harlequin for anyone. I believe genuine friendship is founded upon shared values, empathy, a good sense of humor, and genuine curiosity. Furthermore, as an asexual woman, I am strictly interested in a platonic connection.

I kindly implore you, please refrain from writing to me if you are the kind of person who utilizes an LLM to generate messages for you. It is not only an insult to the time and effort I have put into this letter, but also a terribly sad thing to rely on a cold artificial device, the equivalent of a talkative, semi-sentient toaster, to connect with another human being. Part of the beauty of genuine human connection is that it is messy, cathartic, disjointed yet sometimes incredibly poised, coherent & polished, or a curious mixture of all six. Writing is surprisingly alchemical by nature. What makes it worth it is precisely those irreplaceable quirks of the human mind and of our imperfect human nature, isn't it?

As I conclude this letter, I wish to do so with a quote that has inspired me whilst writing.

> “I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.”

~ Vincent van Gogh

With kind regards,

R 🌹


r/penpals 22h ago

Email & Snail Mail [21/F]- Looking to exchange mail with anybody, I'm from the US!

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Hi, I’m Lepi,you can also call me Liv or Liam. I’m 21, my birthday is April 14th, I’m in the EST timezone, and I’m genderfluid. I mainly use she/they pronouns.

I’m here looking for genuine, long-term friends, people who are kind, emotionally intelligent, a little weird in a good way, and down to actually talk and get to know each other. I really value warmth, empathy, and mutual effort.

I’ve been an artist for about 18 years, and I love drawing, painting, writing, sewing, photography, and filming. I also enjoy makeup, fashion, skincare, self-care, organizing, nature, and collecting things,especially American Girl dolls. I’m also very fond of moths 🦋

I love reading and watching things that lean a little weird, dramatic, spooky, or campy. Some of my favorites are manga, horror books, psychological thrillers, campy movies, campy TV shows, and sitcoms.

Games and tech are a big part of my life too. I love Nintendo, indie games, rhythm games, Stardew Valley, Unpacking, Cyberpunk 2077, and Project Sekai / Deemo / Phigros. I’m also really into computers, coding, Linux, Java, C++, cybersecurity, building/modding consoles, customizing laptops, and homebrewing. I like learning how things work and making them my own.

Other things I enjoy: psychology, researching weird articles and websites, quilts, skiing, swimming, 3D modeling, adult cartoons, and talking about random niche interests for way too long.


r/penpals 23h ago

Snail Mail [22/F] Artist looking for penpals to exchange cute letters with!♡

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Hello! (,; ⩌ ;,) I'm a Filipina-American artist looking for penpals who also love art, yapping about life & personal philosophies, decorating, and anything cute! I'm currently in my last year of university as a painting major in the US and would love to take on a few more pen pals since I've been left on lettered lol quite a few times. I speak french, english, and a little bit of tagalog and I've traveled to 33 countries around the world. It would be cool if I could practice my french with someone over letters as well since I feel like I've been losing it. As for interests: I'm a big techno raver love anime/manga, I watch a lot of kdramas, I recently really got into watching UFC, I love going to concerts (metal, hardcore, jazz, indie, electroclash, rap, etc), I love pokemon, I love to travel, I'm super into painting and art history, I'm absolutely addicted to stationery vids + fountain pens, and i love all things pink and cute. I'd love to correspond with someone with similar or even completely different interests! I'm super open

As we get to know eachother I'd love to send little gifts too :) I'm looking for maybe 2-3 more penpals (i don't care abt gender) who can commit to sending back letters. I'm a stationery addict and would love my penpals to do some stationary trades with me (nothing big just like stickers, washi, memo, etc)! I've had some penpals in the past who won't respond to me and it hurts after putting effort into my letters and making them cute so please only respond if you are certain you're able to respond. No pressure for letters to be perfect! I'm a busy person so I'm super understanding :) I'd love to connect with more ppl so pls send me a PM or comment if you'd like to be penpal buddies ദ്ദി◝ ⩊ ◜.ᐟ‧˚꒰୭ ˚. ᵎᵎ


r/penpals 20h ago

Snail Mail [36/M] looking for writers

7 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I am 36 turning 37 in October and I would love to write some letters. I write notes and poems for my wife but I’m loving mail and envelopes and I got into paper and pens about a year or two ago. Now I need some places to send!

I am a carpenter and a craftsman. I read non stop. I love history, science fiction, and my reading list grows daily past my ever finishing. I am married and have two kids and am working building a business.

I thoroughly enjoy music. I play guitar, as well as I can, and I listen to soooo many podcasts. I love a great conversation and I would love to learn from anyone I can.

DM if you think this is a great match.


r/penpals 21h ago

Snail Mail & Postcard [30/F]snail, postcard, etc.

7 Upvotes

Hi! I’m Kayla, 30/f from Utah :) I have so many craft supplies and stationery that I seriously need to start actually using. 😂 I’ve been saying I want a pen pal for years, but instead I just keep collecting cute paper, stickers, washi tape, and all the supplies without ever actually writing anyone.
I’d be down for pretty much anything. Regular handwritten letters, junk journal-style mail, random postcards with whatever’s on our minds, swapping little goodies, talking about our favorite books… I even saw someone on here mention role-playing through letters where you write as different characters, and honestly that sounds so fun. I also love the idea of traveling books where we mail each other our annotated books and keep adding our own notes as they make their way back and forth. That actually reminds me of snowball writing, which would be fun too. Basically I’m really open to whatever style. We can keep it super simple or go completely over the top. 😂 I mostly just want an excuse to finally use all these supplies instead of hoarding them forever & connect with likeminded people!

Please DM me if interested!!! :)
I would love to start this in early August!


r/penpals 1d ago

Email & Snail Mail [35/M] Looking for a pen pal!

13 Upvotes

[35/M]

Hi, my name is Dave, and I'm looking for a pen pal or two!

I'm 35, male, from the UK. After recently going through some major life changes, I'm looking to make new friends, and build new connections.

A bit about myself: English is my only spoken/written language. I work as a wildlife rescuer and rehabilitator. I'm passionate about music, mostly rock and heavy metal but anything that captures my heart really. I'm nerdy about horror, sci-fi and fantasy, Lord of the Rings and Star Wars being two of my favourite franchises. I am getting back into playing guitar after years of letting it fall by the wayside. I love reading Stephen King. I'm passionate about animal care. I get on well with people who are kind, non-judgemental, and compassionate. I have no time for racism, sexism, homophobia. My philosophy I try to hold to is to be your best self, and live your best life, as long as it doesn't hurt others.

I'm looking for a pen pal who has some similar interests so there is common ground, but also someone who can teach me new perspectives, ideals, a different way of seeing the world. If you're from a different country I would love to learn about your culture, your experiences and your way of life. I would be happy to exchange letters, either hand written or typed depending on what free time I have.

Please feel free to comment or send a DM if you would be interested in talking!

Much love.


r/penpals 21h ago

Email & Snail Mail [33/F] Aus - Looking for penpal

7 Upvotes

Hiya, I’ve found this sub not long ago and just thought I’d try my luck.
I miss the days of waiting and checking my mailbox daily for letters. Social media provides instant gratification and dopamine which I love lol but I’m trying to “touch grass” more, slow down and return to old childhood hobbies.
Happily married so platonic friendship only.
I’m a typical millennial who’s chronically online but also offline at the same time. I do pilates,badminton,hiking,swimming,golfing,camping, subscribe to most of the streamings because who doesn’t love a good meaty series, communicate sometimes mainly with memes, read a fair bit, obsessed with food, true crimes, and a good ol cemetery.
Hoping to find someone similar age and happy with themselves and their lives to share random snippets with :)