What is snail mail and how can it bring peace and inspiration to your life?
In an age where digital communication is incredibly fast and fleeting, there's a growing need for something tangible, something with attention and meaning. Snailmail—or old-fashioned mail with a creative twist—fits perfectly. It's a way to connect, find peace, and leave a lasting legacy in a world overflowing with digital stimuli.
In this blog post, you'll discover what snail mail is, why it's so popular within the slow living movement, and how you can get started yourself. We'll also show you how to receive art in the mail every month with KOJO Art's Print Club : a modern and inspiring form of snail mail.
What is snail mail?
The term "snail mail" literally means "snail mail"—a nod to the fact that physical mail often arrives much slower than an email or WhatsApp message. But snail mail is so much more than just sending a letter. It's about attention, creativity, and the joy of giving and receiving.
Snail mail can take many forms, for example:
- handwritten letters
- small drawings or collages
- photos, stickers or art cards
- small gifts or art prints
The special thing about snail mail is that it is tangible: something you can hold, keep and experience again and again.
Want to get started with creative snail mail? Get inspired by our blog post: 10 Creative Snail Mail Ideas to Make Yourself for practical tips and original ideas.
For even more inspiration, you can also take a look at Studio Snail Mail , a place full of examples and creative postal projects. Just as vinyl records, analog cameras, or board games are making a comeback, snail mail shows that connection and contact can once again take center stage in a world full of digital stimuli.
Why snail mail is so good for slow living
More and more people are feeling the need to slow down. Slow living is about living more mindfully, enjoying the moment, and focusing on what's truly important. Snailmail ties in perfectly with this:
- You write and/or create with attention
- You choose materials with care
- You take the time to create something that is personal and valuable
In an increasingly digital world, snailmail is an invitation to pause, create, and connect people.
Why is snail mail popular?
Snail mail isn't just a creative hobby; it's also a way to meet new people and connect. Communities exist worldwide where people exchange letters, cards, and art.
This is how you can use Snail Mail Friends Be part of an international community and connect with creative mail enthusiasts around the world. And closer to home, there's Post & Papier , where you can join an active Dutch snailmail community.
The beauty of these communities is that you become part of something bigger: a network of people who value attention, creativity and connection.
Art as snail mail: the KOJO Art Print Club
Besides letters and creative postal items, snail mail can also take on a new dimension: art by mail. At KOJO Art, we've translated this idea into a unique concept: the Print Club.
With the Print Club, you'll receive a signed fine art print by artist Jordy Koumans every month. A small work of art you can hold, admire, and keep.
- Each print is limited and signed.
- You will receive art directly by post.
- It will be a monthly moment of surprise and inspiration.
The Print Club is more than just a subscription: it's a contemporary form of snail mail that combines slow living and a love of art.
👉 Discover here the Print Club. by KOJO Art .
Why the Print Club is a perfect fit for snail mail
Snailmail is all about attention, surprise, and the joy of something tangible. That's exactly what the Print Club offers. Every month, an envelope filled with art arrives on your doorstep. Not a digital download, not a fleeting image on your screen, but a genuine work of art that you can feel, smell, and incorporate into your home.
It's a way to consciously pause monthly and collect art without it becoming complicated or inaccessible. And just like with snail mail communities, you gradually build a collection that tells a personal story.
How to get started with snail mail (and art by mail)
Want to start sending snail mail yourself? Here are a few tips:
- Start small: send a card or a letter
- Use materials that suit you – stickers, washi tape, handmade envelopes
- Find a pen pal or join a community like Snail Mail Friends or Post & Paper
- Add a personal touch – a drawing, photo or small gift
And if you want to experience snail mail in a unique way, the KOJO Art Print Club is a great place to start: a subscription that lets you receive art in the mail every month.
Join the KOJO Art Print Club. Snailmail
Snailmail is a countermovement in a digital world. It brings peace, mindfulness, and connection back into our daily lives. Whether you write a letter, join a community, or choose an art subscription like the KOJO Art Print Club – snailmail is a way to live more consciously and creatively.
👉 Ready to receive art in the mail? Join KOJO Art's Print Club and experience snail mail in a unique, artistic way.