Some things are better written by hand.
Say what you mean in your own words — type it or speak it. We give it back as a letter on real-looking paper, in your language, in ink.
₹49 a letter · ₹99 for three
Do you remember those school days when we used to sit together? Life took us in different directions and we don't talk as much anymore, but somehow those little memories still make me smile. I don't know why I felt like writing this today... maybe some memories never really leave us.
— — always
Four small steps
How it works
- 1
Choose the moment
First love, a friend you lost touch with, an apology you keep postponing.
- 2
Pick paper and pen
School notebook with a red margin, or tea-stained letter paper. Blue ink or black.
- 3
Say it your way
Type a few rough lines or just speak. Any of eight languages, in its own script.
- 4
Get your letter
Read it, unlock it, download it, send it. It looks like it was written by a person.
Twelve reasons people write
What's the letter for?
First Love
The one you never quite forgot.
💌My Crush
Say it before the moment passes.
👫Friendship
Bench partners, forever.
💞Anniversary
One more year of us.
🎂Birthday
Better than a forwarded sticker.
🥹Missing Someone
Distance, in ink.
🙏I'm Sorry
Some sorries need paper.
🌻Thank You
For everything, quietly.
💍Proposal
Ask the old-fashioned way.
✈️Long Distance
Miles, folded small.
✨Just Because
No reason. That's the reason.
🎒Old School Friend
Last bench reunion.
Written by us, not by users
A few letters
Do you remember those school days when we used to sit together? Life took us in different directions and we don't talk as much anymore, but somehow those little memories still make me smile. I don't know why I felt like writing this today... maybe some memories never really leave us.
तुम्हें याद है वो बारिश वाला दिन? मैंने कुछ नहीं कहा था, बस चुपचाप देखता रहा था। आज इतने साल बाद भी वो दिन वैसा ही याद है। कुछ बातें शायद कहने के लिए नहीं होतीं, सिर्फ़ रखने के लिए होती हैं।
तू लांब गेल्यापासून घर जरा जास्तच शांत वाटतं. रोज फोन होतो, पण तरी काहीतरी कमी वाटतं. म्हणून आज पत्र लिहीत आहे — फोनपेक्षा हे जास्त खरं वाटतं.
You never made a big deal of it, so I won't either. But I noticed. Every single time. Thank you for being the person who stayed when it would have been easier to leave.
Every example here is fictional. We never publish a real user's letter.
Eight papers, four pens
The paper is half the feeling
School Notebook
Blue rules, red margin
School Notebook
Blue rules, red margin
Ruled, No Margin
Plain lines only
Ruled, No Margin
Plain lines only
Plain White
Nothing but ink
Plain White
Nothing but ink
Old Diary
Softened, well-kept
Old Diary
Softened, well-kept
Handmade Paper
Rough deckled edge
Handmade Paper
Rough deckled edge
Vintage Letter Paper
Tea-stained and warm
Vintage Letter Paper
Tea-stained and warm
Brown Kraft
Wrapping-paper charm
Brown Kraft
Wrapping-paper charm
Graph Paper
Maths notebook energy
Graph Paper
Maths notebook energy
In its own script, never transliterated
Write in your language
No subscription, ever
What it costs
₹49
One letter
One finished letter, high resolution, yours to download, print and send.
₹99
Three letters
Three credits on your account. Use them today, or keep one for a birthday in November.
You read your actual letter before you pay. See the refund policy.
Everything people ask
Questions
What is Love Like Before?
It's a small workshop for handwritten letters. You give us the feeling in your own words — or your voice — and you get back a letter that looks like it was written by hand, on real paper, a long time ago.
How does it work?
Tell us who it's for and what you want to say, pick your language, your paper and your pen. We write it out and hand you back a letter you can download and send.
Can I use my own words?
Yes, and we'd rather you did. Rough thoughts are enough — we keep your meaning and just give it handwriting.
Can I speak instead of typing?
Yes. Tap the microphone and say it out loud, up to a minute. Speak naturally; we'll turn it into a letter.
Which languages are supported?
English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada and Punjabi at launch, each written in its own script. More Indian languages are on the way.
Can I choose the paper?
Of course. School notebook, plain, old diary, handmade, vintage letter paper, brown kraft and graph paper — the paper is half the feeling.
Can I choose the ink?
Blue, black, red or green. Fountain pen and pencil are coming later.
Can I download the letter?
Yes, once you've bought it. You get a high-resolution image you can keep, print or send.
Can I share it on WhatsApp?
Yes — one tap after purchase opens your phone's share sheet with WhatsApp and everything else.
Can I create another letter?
Always. The three-letter pack exists exactly for that.
Are my messages stored?
We store your letter only so you can come back to it. Nothing you write is sold, published, or used to train anything. Unpaid drafts are deleted automatically, and you can delete your letters yourself.
Can I get a refund?
If a payment goes through but we can't produce your letter, we'll regenerate it or refund you. Once a letter has been generated and downloaded, refunds are limited except where the law says otherwise. Duplicate payments are always refunded.
Can I use the letter commercially?
Letters are for personal use. Write to us if you want to use one commercially and we'll sort it out.
Can I make a letter for someone else?
Yes — for a friend, a parent, a partner, or on someone's behalf. You're responsible for what the letter says.