E-mail has its limits. Too often brusque, businesslike, and soul-less, it is the medium of communication for chores—doling out assignments, organizing carpools, and complaining about a missing can of tomatoes in an online grocery order.
It’s no way to tell someone that you love or miss them. It’s no way to thank a friend or stranger for an extraordinary act of kindness or a dinner invitation. This used to be the job of high-quality, personalized stationery. And while some admirably organized (and time-insensitive) types still rely exclusively on this method, those who find themselves sending such missives frequently yearn for something more expedient and modern. (And we don’t mean a text message, which is best suited to breezy chats and logistics.)
