Love letter: Hand Written or Typed?

[Mims27]

Our 3rd anniversary is coming up in Feb. and we've decided not to spend too much money on each other. We'd rather save money for visits. So I decided to just send her a couple cute and lovey things. One of them possibly a love letter. So my question is, do you think a letter is better/more romantic written by hand? I ask because well my hand writing stinks...but I'm sure I could make an effort. lol What are your thoughts? Does it even matter? Help! And if I do hand write it, do I do it on regular paper or "fancy" paper?

Any other suggestions or ideas for this lovey stuff would be great. Thanks!

[snow_girl]

Fancy paper and hand written!! Definitely hand written is way more personal.

[MattDavies86]

I was thinking this the other day! My handwriting sucks, bid time, so I figured she may have difficulty reading it to be honest, I think I've decided to type and write it out though, and even translate and print in her language incase she doesn't understand something lol, lot of effort though. but that's fine by me!

[Kiyama]

I would prefer hand written, especially if you send it via post. It would be strange to send a typed letter, for me anyways
But we have also send little love emails so then it's different and I have written letters by hand and then scanned them in and sent them via email. So many ways to write and send love letters!

[lyonsgirl]

I agree with snow_girl. What I've done for things like this is type up a draft of the letter, and work through it once or twice before I actually start writing it. Then I can take my time copying it over to my fancy paper and not worry about changing my mind mid-word (which I do sometimes, lololol) or mid-sentence and then having to start over again, or scratch out things.

I participated in a weekend retreat of sorts at my (hopefully) future home church about a year and a half ago, and my friends & family were asked to write me letters to read during the weekend (unknown to me). When I read Nix's I was actually a teeny bit disappointed because he didn't hand write it, his excuse was he has chicken-scratch handwriting. Now, the sentiment and love was still there, but the handwritten letters just added another level of intimacy.

[elina]

Voting for hand written 100%. I'm sure you can make your writing readable, even if it was bad It's so much more personal, I think. I'd also use fancier paper.

[kayla_622]

Handwritten. Its a lot more personal.

[LittleBox]

Definitely handwritten. Even if your handwriting sucks as you say, it will still make her smile. It doesn't have to be on fancy paper. You could just use regular paper and doodle on it in the corners. Or just use different coloured pens. If you're mailing it to her, spray some pieces of tissue paper with something that you use and slip between the pages of the letter. Scented letters are amazing!

[Mims27]

I see a consensus here! hehe I love it! Thanks for the advice everyone. I think I kinda knew the answer already but I wanted to make sure I wasn't over thinking it. Ya know? I think I will go on the hunt for fancy paper this weekend and maybe a nice pen so my writing isn't all smudged and blotchy, aka worse than it already is! hahaha

I really like your idea Kiyama, of writing and scanning a letter. Definetly something I can do later on! Thanks!

[lademoiselle]

What I've done for things like this is type up a draft of the letter, and work through it once or twice before I actually start writing it. Then I can take my time copying it over to my fancy paper and not worry about changing my mind mid-word (which I do sometimes, lololol) or mid-sentence and then having to start over again, or scratch out things.

I do this too!

[Ms Lara]

It is finest hand written!
specially if you want it to be very special and consequential because it tells the recipient one that you actually cared enough to write it in your own handwriting . It speaks volume.
For long distance relationships, you can hand write your love letter and then scan and send it to the recipient.

[Mims27]

Thanks everyone!!
Her anniversary gift is all ready to be sent out and I decided to write the little love letter inside the card I'm giving her. My wrtting stinks but I took my time and made it look a purtty. hehe I know she'll love it!

[Karura]

Hand-written all the way for me! I used to exchange letter in my last LDR and I felt so much connection through a hand-written letter (even if there are mistakes is makes it more real and personal). And having it written on a fancy paper and doodling helps too! When I write I also make sure to be as casual as I am as if I'm talking to him in person.
A typed-letter for me is as same as an e-mail and I don't feel much for it even if the font looks hand-written (that might be even worse).
I still wish to see my SO's handwriting even if it sucks but since it takes an eternity for letter to arrive there I wonder if I'll ever convince him to send me a letter... maybe I should try sending another with that request. =)

[Alle1770]

Handwritten and on somewhat nice paper is an awesome idea! It shows you put some effort into it, and didn't just type it down on a computer!

[elizabethjp2010]

https://pinterest.com/pin/161777811585763088/

thats some paper i have been waiting to make could be really cool!
handwritten for sure!