Founded in 2015, handwritten was designed to be a place in space for pen and paper.
We are interested in the blank space of voice. The raw, unfinished, intimate, and initial attempts at language. From reflections on the echo of cursive writing to the flourishing routines and rituals that continue to bring us closer to our body of language. From letters that capture the connection between time and hands, to journals left behind that ripple into the future.
Handwriting is more than what it used to be. May we, together, render visible what it continues to become.
Between 2015-2019, we published handwriting in over a 20 languages. We collaborated with individuals and orgs — from The Smithsonian and The Sketchbook Project to The Morgan Library and Atlas Obscura — to curate handwritten exhibits and experiences. We even used to host monthly “Pints and Postages” meet-ups, where we set up shop — a free stationery and postage table — at bars across NYC.
We hope handwritten becomes many things, too. A platform, garden, a pause in your busy day.
We hope you get a little lost, like in a botanical garden, and leave feeling refreshed. In 2020, we paused with the rest of the world, caring for our own creative wells and communities. In 2027, we’ll be resuming this slow, unshapely, collective work. Curious to submit work, partner, or learn more? Reach out: hello@handwrittenwork.com.
