Cool idea, but seems fairly niche and as slick as this is, my perception as a consumer is this is just as much work as handwriting a card (which I hate doing). While the handwriting tool is cute, I feel like the more popular app here would be a typing option that translates typing into handwritten text. I use the infinitely less sleek but IMO more handy http://sent-well.com/ for my handwritten cards, which uses a human to write the card for me (don't tell my mom ;) ).
@thejowo Hey Jonathan - Did you see the Drafts? The Drafts features allows you to save a card in progress so you can send it later. Drafts is also perfect if you’re sending lots of thank you cards or personalized holiday cards because you can simply re-personalize each card without having to re-write the same thing over and over again. Thoughts on that and having the card be in your penmanship?
@tomerlikehomer@thejowo Speaking for myself, I have bad penmanship (worse than most...that's another reason I use sent well) and don’t think I could even get close to replicating that with this app. I could see drafts as being useful for those willing to spend the time to learn the new input method. That said, I think the market of people who would like to type a handwritten card or take a picture of their own handwriting and have that on a card printed and sent would be larger than the number of people willing to go through the time/process of learning/fidgeting with a new input method. Think you guys are on to something but I don't believe the current input option (despite the slickness) is the way to go for most consumers.
@thejowo Yeah; It's definitely not for everyone. And there will be new, future input methods for sure.
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Cool idea for a new generation with an affordable pricing. I will definitely try a purchase as a customer. I will return after it was delivered to expectation.
@ram_rayavarapu The app is set to let everyone send a free card through January. I can't wait to hear what you think. Thanks for trying out the app. Happy Thank You season!
I love collecting things that are beautiful and printed. This makes it so easy and it ships internationally! Can't wait to try it. Now I have to make sure that my friends also know about this, so that I can also receive one ;)
@zingbhavya I'd LOVE to hear what you think after trying the app. Each card starts at $3 but your first one's on us.
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I've had the opportunity to use the iPad version of felt multiple times. It's a really great way for people who hate paper to send a personalized thank you note to your business contacts after a meeting. I haven't use the iphone version yet but I'm looking forward to it.
@automateiq Hi Chris! Great to meet you. And so pumped to hear you like the app. Would you like a custom card? For personal or business use. Email myfelt@feltapp.com
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love it!!! My handwriting is horrible & always forget how to spell (thanks spellcheck). Saves me time & money .. All the ripped up cards #lifesaver
It's a really nice idea. I agree -> writing cards sucks (especially in batch mode), but receiving is really nice :) I have noticed in uptick in products that try to bridge the gap between the digital & physical space like this lately. Nice job in any case.
@tariktech Thank you Tarik. Dig your domain name. Check out drafts feature: The Drafts features allows you to save a card in progress so you can send it later. Drafts is also perfect if you’re sending lots of thank you cards or personalized holiday cards because you can simply re-personalize each card without having to re-write the same thing over and over again.
Sending a handwritten postal card seems to be getting a bit of momentum. I think it's the third similar startup I've stumbled upon this week.
Another one that I've found interesting was http://felicitaro.com - and a bit cheaper I guess - 2 euros per postal card.
Interesting to see if any of this startups can grow to become a real business - but definitely an interesting space to be in.
Perfect. The keyboard has ruined my quality of legible handwriting. I saw this concept years ago but never gained traction. I think a thank you letter or apology letter handwritten is a rare and great gesture nowadays that has a more authentic feel.
@itsjv That was probably us! We launched Felt on iPad in 2013 and have been developing Felt for iPhone for the past year. Would love to hear what you think of the app.
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