In 2017, I had the painful realization that my social life had accidentally slipped mostly into fractured text conversations and watching my friendsā lives play out on social media. Like most people I knew, busy schedules and tight budgets made it hard to keep up with regular calls and in-person meetups. I felt overstimulated by technology, superficially connected, and I craved something deeper.
I started Nice because I realized how many other people were craving a similar change and looking for tools to help. And when I looked around, I couldnāt find any stationery that had adapted to the modern age ā I wanted better style, convenience (all-in-one packs including stamps), affordability, and sustainable paper. But what really motivated me was learning that more than 3 in 5 Americans are lonely, and that chronic loneliness is as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes per day.
It scared me to realize how few people are aware of this and how few practical tools there are available to help.
I believe in the power of this timeless practice and want it to be an easy, accessible option for anyone seeking balance in our increasingly digital world. I hope it makes you feel good and brings you closer to the people you love.
Grace Lilly, Founder
The act of writing to loved ones by hand has been in my family for generations. As far back as I can remember, my grandma Vi sent me handwritten notes. When I was little, she installed an old mailbox outside my playhouse so we could exchange secret messages. Sheās the reason Iāve always loved checking the mail.
With busier lifestyles, more time online, and less time together, loneliness in America has reached epidemic levels. Weāre trying to do something about it.
Thatās why everything we do is motivated by a single goal: to strengthen human relationships.
Our all-in-one stationery sets make it easy to reconnect with your favorite people on a deeper level, without coordinating busy schedules or dealing with the distractions of a smartphone.
Start feeling happier, healthier, and more meaningfully connected today.
"My friends and I are able to stay in contact in a more personal way and on a regular basis ā this means a lot in the digital world we live in. Believe me, the ease of having what you need to write a letter all in one place makes a huge difference."
Rudy
Fort Collins, CO
I challenged myself to write 30 letters in 30 days after feeling socially disconnected and overwhelmed with screen time. By the end, Iād never felt better.
We were surprised to discover that spending time nurturing your relationships is just as important to your physical health as eating right and exercising.
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Weāre the only place that includes envelopes and stamps with all of our stationery, so you never have to scramble for supplies. Plus, we only sell on our own website, allowing us to keep prices fair and deal personally with every single customer.
You can feel good knowing our business is run by real people building from the ground up. Instead of raising rounds of capital and pursuing endless expansion just to provide a return to investors, we choose to focus our efforts on getting products we believe in to customers we care about every day.
All of our paper is archival quality and can last up to 200 years. How? Itās acid-free and lignin-free. While lower quality acidic paper becomes yellow and brittle quickly, ours resists signs of aging at the chemical level. Not exactly a throw away.
Weāre confident that youāll be happy with our products. If youāre not 100% satisfied with your order, contact us so we can make it right.
Digital messages are hackable and easily shareable, but opening someone elseās mail is a felony. Trust us, itās a lot easier to let your guard down and confide in a friend offline.
Thereās something magical about holding a physical object in your hands that came from someone you love and was written just for you. Mail can be a precious keepsake that outlives phone upgrades, forgotten passwords, and even the people who send it.
One less thing to keep you glued to your phone. Your body (and mind) will thank you.
Your friends know they can trust you. Thatās why personal recommendations are the best way for us to reach new people. If you love what weāre doing, please spread the word. Itās incredibly valuable to us as a small business.
Weāve designed some merchandise to plant seeds of positivity and connection out in the world. Wear your heart on your sleeve! Or your head! Or your water bottle, laptop, skateboardā¦ you get the idea.
Need a penpal? Give your friend a digital gift card so they can join in on the fun.
