r/penpals is a subreddit with 244k members. The community frequently discusses penpals, looking, penpal, writing, and letters, and the most common flair used is snail mail, email & snail mail, email, snail mail & postcard, and reddit messaging.
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
: "[22/f] i want a pen pal , but not the polite neat kind"
68 posts
#2
Email & Snail Mail
: "[43/M] I'm in Norway and I want someone to talk to."
52 posts
#3
Email
: "[31/F][Butch] – Have you been stuck in your own head lately? We might have that in common."
28 posts
#4
Snail Mail & Postcard
: "[28/F] newbie looking for a starter penpal or just someone that feels like talking"
26 posts
#5
Reddit Messaging
: "[25/F] | Japan | Looking for an international friend"
25 posts
#6
Postcard
: "[29/M] NY Seeking Postcard Pen Pals"
1 post
Member Growth in r/penpals
Yearly
+27k members(12.3%)
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Last updated: August 1, 2026