Robot Handwriting Service Misses the Point of Letters

Getting a handwritten letter in the mail used to mean someone cared enough to sit down and write to you. A new company called Handwrytten wants to automate that feeling away.

The service combines AI writing software with robotic pens to create handwritten notes without any human involvement. For $100 to $378 per month, subscribers can send up to 100 cards that look handwritten but contain zero personal effort or thought.

Handwrytten markets primarily to businesses looking to send bulk "personal" notes to customers. The company proudly claims its robot handwriting is "virtually indistinguishable" from the real thing, missing the point that authenticity matters more than appearance.

Individual subscribers can even upload their own handwriting for robots to copy. The service includes birthday automation so users never have to remember special dates themselves.

At least 10 competitors have jumped into this space with similar offerings. Companies like LettrLabs, Postable, and Cardly all promise the same thing: making it easier to pretend you care.

The Bright Side

This technology does highlight something important. The fact that businesses think automated handwriting will work shows how much people still value genuine human connection and effort.

Real handwritten letters stand out precisely because they require time and thought. When someone receives an actual note written by hand, they know the sender invested precious minutes thinking specifically about them.

The popularity of these services ironically proves that authenticity and personal touch still matter deeply in our digital age. People crave real connection so much that companies believe they can profit from faking it.

The good news? A truly handwritten letter just became even more special. When you receive one now, you'll know for certain that someone cared enough to pick up an actual pen and write to you themselves.