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A Very Special Postal Art Project
For 36 years, a man mailed letters to himself and matched his handwriting on the envelopes to the visual themes of the stamps, with amazing results.
Jun 16
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Paul Lukas
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A Very Special, Utterly Enjoyable Piece of Mail
A reader sent me an extremely thoughtful letter. Plus more apostrophic signage and a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
May 21
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Paul Lukas
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One Person’s Obsessive Archive of Postal Activity
More than a century ago, an Ohio woman began meticulously logging every piece of mail she sent and received.
Apr 21
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Paul Lukas
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The Joy of Mail
And how I’ve recently rekindled it in my life. Plus a new raffle and still more stick figures in peril!
Sep 8, 2025
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Paul Lukas
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A Close Look at Security Envelope Patterns
These classically inconspicuous designs, which are hiding in plain sight, have inspired collectors, artists, and at least one architect.
Aug 19, 2025
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Paul Lukas
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A Deep Dive on Air Mail Envelope Design
We all know what an air mail envelope looks like — or do we?
Dec 30, 2024
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Paul Lukas
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☞ A Deep Dive on the “Return to Sender” Pointing Hand ☜
This familiar symbol has featured a surprising number of design variations over the years.
Dec 10, 2024
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