Comments on: He’s keeping the handwritten letter alive

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 19:34:00 +0000

I, too, want to keep the writing tradition alive. When you design, please think of us in the Midwest; we have water, but it’s not salty. We love the nautical style here in the Great Lakes but starfish and sea turtles aren’t iconic to us. We receive the trends a bit after the coasts but we hold on longer! Thanks for your beautiful work.

By: Richard F. Lazur, PsyD

Richard F. Lazur, PsyD — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 18:51:03 +0000

Recipients love to receive a hand written note on good stationery; it makes them feel special. There is no doubt Cranes is the finest. You can feel the difference. When I receive a note from someone on Cranes stationery, I know they really care. I love my engraved informal note cards.
To those who create this fine stationery, please keep up your great work. You make the world a more beautiful place, and are truly appreciated. Thank you.

By: Shirley LaPorte

Shirley LaPorte — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 17:34:39 +0000

Thank goodness for you and your love for all things stationery. I share your love for it all as well. fountain Pens…sooo many. I still have my 30ish year old Mont Blancs. Beautiful stationery…shelves of it . Always sending handwritten notes on creamy , lucious, thick stock.
I create watercolor greeting cards that are sold around the world. A passion I get paid to do. The best!!!!!!!
Don’t let those machines ever go silent!!!!!
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By: Shelley Carda

Shelley Carda — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 16:53:29 +0000

Mr Segal, if you see rose gold and recognize that rose gold is called for in the upcoming stationery offerings, then why is there still no pink letter paper? Bordered message cards are poor excuses for stationery. Who has time and money to waste on note cards? Real letter paper is called for, and in quantity. Correspondence begins at 4 pages, and stationery should come in tonnes.
Young people actually notice real trends. Last year’s article in the Wall Street Journal on the uptick in fountain pen sales should be a signal that there is a market for quality paper. Literacy can cling to the cliff for another generation.

I did hear from a senator’s aide that 10 letters can change a vote. Do not underestimate the power of the pen (and paper).

By: Isabel Maynard

Isabel Maynard — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 16:49:43 +0000

To me a short handwritten note is worth a zillion digital words.
On fine paper, it is priceless.

Isabel Maynard

By: Mira Devine

Mira Devine — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 15:46:05 +0000

Fabulous!!! I completely agree!! Your Stationary is the best ! I love sending handwritten Notes, to me, it the classy and nice! Thanks! Mira

By: Katherine Zorn

Katherine Zorn — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:37:26 +0000

I am so happy to know someone besides me appreciates hand written letters. I have had the most difficult time trying to find any place that even has personalize letter sized stationary! Mostly following the question wondering why I don’t just TEXT my communication, I am then shown a variety of NOTE CARDS.

I have letters I have saved for over 40 years, including one my Uncle sent from Viet Nam the day before he and his platoon were all killed in action. So, NO a text or even a note card will not do. So, thank you John Segal for sharing my sentiments about the value of a hand written letter…….a true art form.

By: ila

ila — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 21:14:14 +0000

I’ve been exchanging notes with a nonagenarian this summer. What a pleasure it has been! As a genealogist I appreciate the letters I’ve found written by ancestors. What a pity the art of written communication is dying.

By: LTC Steven H. Bullock, AUS Retired

LTC Steven H. Bullock, AUS Retired — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 03:37:34 +0000

I agree that written correspondence is unfortunately dwindling, being replaced by the “easy way out” of email or, God forbid, texting. Not more than two weeks go by that I don’t send a letter to one or more of my elected officials with some good advice on what to do with their votes in Congress. I believe a written letter vs an email carries more weight than emails and goes farther to influence the recipients thinking and voting on important legislation.

By: Dina Paulik

Dina Paulik — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 16:00:09 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story, Mathew Cavanaugh. We need to pass on the love of letter writing to the next generation. Providing meaningful experiences for children to engage in this meaningful work is not only rewarding for the writer, but also rewarding for the recipient. My own collection of letters I have received over time are treasues! Children need to see adults engage in such a mode of communication if they are going to immulate such love.