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Why Bother with Paper in a Digital Age?

Let’s face it—sending a postcard in 2024 seems almost rebellious. In a world where a tweet vanishes into the algorithmic void and emails pile up like digital dust, why would anyone choose to draw, print, and send old-fashioned paper postcards by USPS? Well, my friend, that’s exactly the point.

There’s something deliciously human about holding a physical piece of mail. A postcard isn’t just a message; it’s a tiny artifact of existence. When you send one, you’re saying, "I existed at this moment, and I thought of you enough to put pen to paper, stamp to envelope, and trust the United States Postal Service to deliver my scribbles across miles (or maybe lose them forever—that’s part of the adventure)."

I design, print, and deliver charming retro postcards via USPS, all hand-drawn by Artist Svinka .

The Philosophy of Imperfection

Here’s a secret: perfection is overrated. My postcards, branded under the delightfully absurd name "Postcards from Svinka", are hand-drawn and imperfect. Some have smudges. Others might feature a pig (because Svinka means "pig" in Russian, and why not?). The wobbles, the ink blots, the slightly off-center prints—they’re all proof that a human, not a machine, made this.

In the USA, where efficiency often trumps charm, the act of mailing a postcard is a quiet protest. It’s slow. It’s unpredictable. And that’s what makes it meaningful.

The USPS: An Unlikely Hero

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the US Postal Service. It’s one of those rare institutions that somehow still functions despite being constantly underestimated. Sending a postcard isn’t just about the recipient—it’s about participating in a centuries-old system that connects people across deserts, mountains, and suburban sprawls.

Sure, sometimes your postcard might take a detour through a sorting facility in Nowheresville, Nebraska. But that’s part of the romance. In a world of instant gratification, delayed delivery feels almost poetic.

The Joy of Receiving (and Sending)

Think about the last time you got something in the mail that wasn’t a bill or an ad. Felt good, didn’t it? Now imagine getting a postcard with a doodle of a pig wearing a hat. Instant serotonin.

When you send a postcard, you’re not just sharing words—you’re sharing a moment. Maybe you drew a terrible sketch of the Statue of Liberty. Maybe you spilled coffee on it. Maybe you wrote the wrong zip code and it ends up in Alaska instead of Alabama. None of that matters. What matters is that you tried.

The Experiment Continues

So here I am, drawing, printing, and mailing these little paper oddities. Some end up framed on fridges. Some get lost. Some might even inspire someone to send their own. That’s the beauty of experimentation—you never know what’ll happen.

In a world obsessed with speed and scale, the humble postcard is a reminder that small, slow things can still matter. So grab a pen, doodle something ridiculous, and let USPS do the rest. Who knows? Your postcard might just make someone’s day.

And if it doesnt? Well, at least you gave the postal workers something interesting to look at.