The House of Letters is dedicated to preserving the oft-forgotten art of correspondence. In the age of Facebook and countless social media outlets, who simply picks up a pen and writes? Although electronic communication plays a vital role in society, the most eloquent email will never be treasured like a handwritten letter or note.

In our digital world, people continually search for ways to reclaim their individuality. Computer and cell phone apps are readily available so subscribers, for a fee, can use their own “handwriting” as a font. We often crave a personal sense of style that eludes us when we tap on a keyboard and send a message in a computer font. The decline of penmanship, especially in schools, is leading to a loss of culture and meaningful connections. Even in a fast-paced world, the union of pen and paper should coexist with the latest technology.

Perhaps the best argument for keeping our pens is that otherwise, in a society that is recorded in more detail than any which came before it, we will leave plenty of data but very little of our personalities behind. Our descendants may struggle to read our letters, but they’ll never even see most of our texts and e-mails.

BBC News Magazine, “The slow death of handwriting” by Neil Hallows.

Years from now, will you open up a box of printed emails in Times New Roman, or will you unlock a specific time and place simply by holding an old letter in your hands? The House of Letters cordially invites you to join our friends from around the world as we unite pen and paper to create correspondence of lasting value.

Together, we shall broaden our definition of meaningful and enduring communication.

We are guided by a passionate belief in preserving the art of correspondence. We take pride in cultivating an international community of creative individuals who embrace the act of handwriting. People of all penmanship levels are encouraged to openly participate in our global letter exchange.

Through our events and workshops, our instructors and guest speakers inspire participants to develop new handwriting and printing skills. We strive to build and expand your “stationery wardrobe” with our artists’ collaborations, benefiting education-based charities. The House of Letters is an influential resource for the advancement of handwritten correspondence, penmanship and printmaking.

The House of Letters is a supporter of worldwide education initiatives. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn in a respectful environment. A portion of all sales will be donated to a non-profit that shares the same values. In addition, we periodically feature a non-profit that provides hope and relief to our communities and causes that benefit us all. Currently, we are featuring the organization Worldfund.

“Worldfund’s mission is to raise the quality and relevance of education in Latin America-the key to transforming lives and breaking the cycle of poverty.”

www.worldfund.org

The House of Letters is committed to progressive environmental practices to the fullest extent possible in all areas of our business. We believe it is our responsibility to uphold these standards and set an example for others to reduce our environmental impact. We strive to use eco-friendly paper, reuse shipping materials, recycle in our office and partner with companies that share our dedication to sustainable environmental practices.