FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is there a minimum order?

Our minimum order is 25 cards or letters. With a continuous campaign you can drip-feed letters over time — we simply store your design and payment details.

Does your price include postage?

Our pricing excludes postage. Postage is charged at cost price based on your letter type and postage type — we charge exactly what Royal Mail charges for real stamps.

What type of postage does Penned use?

We use Royal Mail stamps as standard — 1st Class, 2nd Class and International. Looking for something bespoke? Just ask.

Does Penned post internationally?

Yes — we deliver worldwide with no administrative fees, just the Royal Mail cost difference based on weight and destination.

Can you include gifts?

Yes. We can source gifts for you or use your own; pricing varies by weight and size.

What does a continuous campaign mean?

A continuous campaign is where you send letters on demand — for example, triggered by future dates such as renewals or anniversaries.

How does a continuous campaign work?

Four ways: enter recipients manually in the dashboard, upload a CSV with dates, trigger via our API, or connect an email parser. Continuous campaigns are used mainly for vouchers, shop orders, or letters and cards triggered by an event — we do the work for you, and your system automatically tells us when and what to write.

Can I send recipients ad-hoc?

Yes. Once your campaign is live, you can send recipients whenever you need to.

Can you send them to me for posting?

Yes — we offer a bulk writing service, with a custom quote if you would like postage removed so you can send them yourself.

How personalised can you be?

Anywhere from a name-only template to a completely unique letter for every recipient — merge in names, codes, dates and more.

What does white-label mean?

White-label handwritten letters mean we use your design with no Penned branding on the letters — so your customers see and feel your brand and tone, not ours.

Do you use our design for printing?

Yes. We print your stationery design — letterhead, logo and layout — and then handwrite your message on top with a real pen. Your branding is reproduced faithfully, while the message itself is genuinely handwritten.

I have bespoke requirements — can you help?

Almost certainly. From custom stationery, wax seals and inserts to unusual sizes, special papers or bespoke integrations — if it can be written on, we can usually do it. Get in touch and we'll find a way.

How fast can you get a letter written and posted?

Turnaround varies with the type and volume of campaign, and whether it's bulk or continuous. Once your campaign is approved, continuous campaigns are usually written and posted the same day, with larger campaigns within a few business days. Timing depends on a number of variables, but we'll always work with you — especially on urgent campaigns.

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