r/penpals is a subreddit with 241k members. The community frequently discusses penpals, looking, penpal, writing, and letters, and the most common flair used is snail mail, email & snail mail, reddit messaging, snail mail & postcard, and email.
Letters and Post Cards and Email, Oh My!
Popular Topics in r/penpals
#1
Penpals
151 posts
#2
Looking
116 posts
#3
Penpal
102 posts
#4
Writing
85 posts
#5
Letters
71 posts
#6
Friendship
67 posts
#7
Friend
41 posts
#8
People
35 posts
#9
Snail Mail
34 posts
#10
Usa
30 posts
Flair Used in r/penpals
#1
Snail Mail
: "[30/F] Looking for snail mail pen pals from the U.S. ✉️"
68 posts
#2
Email & Snail Mail
: "[25/F] looking for a snail mail pen pal 🌿✨"
57 posts
#3
Reddit Messaging
: "[22/M] I'm from the uk and looking for some new friends"
31 posts
#4
Snail Mail & Postcard
: "[32/F] Vietnam - Can we be penpals? :)"
24 posts
#5
Email
: "[39/F] Seeking Co-Conspirator"
20 posts
Member Growth in r/penpals
Yearly
+26k members(12.1%)
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Last updated: July 2, 2026