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The Lost Art of Letter Writing

Sarah Jenkins
January 03, 2026
9 min read
The Lost Art of Letter Writing

Ink on parchment carries a weight that pixels never can. In the rush of instant messaging, the handwritten letter stands as a monument to deliberate thought and personal investment. To write a letter is to gift someone a piece of your time, captured permanently in your own unique script.

The Rhythm of the Pen

The physical act of writing slows down our thinking. We choose our words more carefully when they cannot be easily deleted. This friction is exactly what makes the medium so meaningful—it demands honesty and clarity in a way that rapid-fire typing does not.

Artifacts of Connection

A letter is a tactile experience. The texture of the paper, the scent of the ink, the stamp from a far-off place—these are the sensory details of a true connection. Long after the servers have gone dark, the letters we share will remain as the enduring evidence of who we were.

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Sarah Jenkins