Any seasoned pen pal will tell you: the best letters come from people who genuinely enjoy the ritual of sitting down to write. And part of that ritual is having a desk full of stationery that makes you smile before you've even put pen to paper. From novelty pens to 3D stickers and the kind of pencil sharpener that draws comments from every visitor to your desk, the right stationery isn't just functional — it's a reflection of your personality, and a little gift to yourself every time you write. Here are six of our current favourite fun stationery finds from Rex London, a British gift and design company that has been putting joy into everyday objects since 1981.
At Global Penfriends, our community of 500,000+ members across 195 countries share one thing in common: a love of letters that feel like they came from a real person with a real personality. Your stationery is part of that personality. The pen you write with, the stickers you tuck inside, the little extras that tumble out of the envelope — they all tell your pen pal something about who you are.
Novelty and fun stationery has always been a big part of pen pal culture. Whether you're decorating your envelope, brightening up your writing desk, or tucking a small surprise inside your next letter, these picks from Rex London are exactly the kind of thing the pen pal community loves.
