No matter how well you know someone, it can be difficult to find the right gift. But what do you get for the person who loves sending letters, decorating envelopes, and sending postcards? Here’s our Holiday Gift Guide to help you find the best gifts for the snail mail enthusiast in your life.
Waterproof Inks and Pens
As any Postcrosser will tell you, postcards take a lot of abuse as they travel through the mail system. There’s nothing worse than writing a thoughtful message on your card, only to have it smudged by the rain or snow. That’s where a waterproof pen (or ink) can come in handy.
My personal favorite waterproof ink is Platinum Carbon Black, though it only works with fountain pens.
If your recipient doesn’t have a fountain pen, these Ohto Graphic Liner Pens are a wonderful alternative.
Postcards and Stationery
If there’s one thing a snail mail lover can’t get enough of, it’s more stationery. Postcards make a great addition to any enthusiasts collection – think of them like mini pieces of artwork.
Our set of 30 Random Vintage Postcards comes with a huge variety of different style postcards – from art to animals to old tourist cards. Not only is this gift set a blast to open, but the person you gift it to may just find their next favorite postcard.
A Donation to Postcrossing
Postcrossing is a community based on the idea of sending and receiving postcards from all over the world. This project, which has over 800,000 active members, is run entirely on donations.
If you’re friends with a snail mail aficionado, changes are good that they use Postcrossing. Making a donation to the project is a thoughtful gift, and will ensure that they can continue to enjoy their hobby for years to come. Visit https://www.postcrossing.com/support to learn more.
Even More Snail Mail Gear
Looking for even more options? Check out our post about the best gear for Postcrossing and Postcrossers