Best Slowly Alternatives in 2026 (For People Who Actually Want to Write)
If you searched this, you probably already know the itch: you want a real pen pal, not another chat app wearing a trench coat. Here's an honest look at…
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Play Your Words Right
At a table full of strangers, every letter is a chance to connect. Lettre turns slow, handwritten messages into real conversations, no bluffing, just meaning.
Doomscrolling Out, “Dear PenPal” In
Say goodbye to doomscrolling and hello to real connection. Lettre is a mindful, ad-free penpal app built for meaningful digital letter writing and…
Lettre Earns an Apple Editorial Spotlight & We’re Over the Moon! 🎉
Chosen by Apple’s editors for connection, creativity, and community; Lettre is officially an App Store Editorial Feature
“Are You Too Deeply Occupied to Say If My Verse Is Alive?” - Emily Dickinson’s 1862 Letter to T.W. Higginson
Emily Dickinson’s first letter to Higginson is a quiet reminder: Some of the most important human connections begin with uncertainty.
Decoding Retention
Andrew Chen explains that virality without retention is an illusion—a spike followed by a crash. Our data proves that sustained engagement is what turns…
From One to Two
It’s hard to believe that a whole year has passed since we embarked on this journey. As I look back, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of pride…
A Guide to Writing the Perfect Letter: Tips for Crafting Engaging and Heartfelt Correspondence
There's something undeniably personal and profoundly touching about receiving a handwritten letter. Whether you're using Lettre.app on your iPad or sticking…
Empowering artists with a digital Stamp Store: Lettre’s Artist Program
As we roll out update 1.3.0 and officially launch the Stamp Store inside the Lettre Post Office, it's the perfect moment to delve into the mechanics of our…
Rethinking Retention: Lettre's Ethical Approach to User Engagement
Lettre invites everyone to join this journey, to rediscover the joy of letter writing, and to experience firsthand the difference that genuine, thoughtful…
The Transformative Power of Handwriting: My Journey with an iPad and Apple Pencil
In the digital age, where keyboards and screens dominate our daily lives, I discovered a habit that transformed not only the way I work but also how I think…
Handwriting as therapy
There was a time when you might recognize a friend’s handwriting as easily as their face. You could pick out their letters from a stack of mail, know their…
Digital loneliness and the paradox of *social* media
The irony of our times is that in an age of unparalleled connectivity, many of us are feeling more isolated than ever. While technology has undeniably…
How an internet joke gave Lettre a mascot – Raising Pippin
For Lettre, we wanted to tell the story of our app through the lens of a mascot which would not only serve as the anchor point for our social media content,…
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