Handwrittenthank youcards, sent for you.
Weddings, graduations, gifts — the notes you keep meaning to write. Notably writes each one with a real pen on a real card, stamps it, and puts it in the mail. From $5.99 a card.
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Thank yous that pile up fast
When there are a lot of notes to write, the temptation is to print them. Printed thank yous read as printed. These don't.
Wedding thank yous
Work through the guest list at your own pace. Save everyone as a contact once, then send each note individually — written in real ink, addressed and mailed for you.
- Saved contacts and addresses
- One card at a time, written individually
- Send as gifts arrive
Graduation thank yous
Relatives who sent a check, the teacher who wrote the recommendation, the neighbor who showed up. A handwritten note lands differently than a group text.
- Warm, age-appropriate drafts
- Save family addresses once
- Great for grad-gift follow-ups
Gift & hospitality thank yous
Housewarming presents, dinner parties, a friend who watched the dog. Small gestures deserve something better than an emoji.
- Same-week send
- Hundreds of card designs
- Add a gift card if you like
A real pen actually touches the paper
Most "handwritten-style" thank you cards are inkjet prints of a handwriting font. Up close, the letters are flat and every one is identical. Notably uses a machine that grips a real ballpoint and draws each stroke — so the ink pools slightly at the turns, the pressure varies, and you can feel the indentation on the back of the page.
- Ballpoint ink on heavy card stock — not toner
- Envelope addressed in the same hand, with a real stamp
- Choose from a range of handwriting styles
Write your thank you right here
Type the note you actually need to send and watch it appear in real handwriting. No account needed to look.
Thank you card questions
Are these actually handwritten?
Yes. A machine holds a real ballpoint pen and writes your message on a real card, so the ink sits on the page with genuine indentation. It is not a printed font.
Can I send thank you notes to a whole guest list?
Yes. You save each person as a contact, then send their card individually. Every note is written and addressed for that person specifically — that's what makes it feel like you sat down and wrote it yourself.
How long does a thank you card take to arrive?
Cards are written and dropped in the mail within a couple of business days, then travel first class — typically 3–5 business days door to door in the US.
Do I have to write the message myself?
Only if you want to. Notably can draft a warm thank you from a few details — the gift, the occasion, your relationship — and you can edit every word before it's written.
More questions? Read the full FAQ
Get the thank yous off your list
Write them once, in your words. We'll handle the pen, the envelope, the stamp and the mailbox.
Send your first thank you cardSending for a birthday instead? Read the birthday guide