Our ethos
We make letters for those who want a reminder of what makes this country special
Until Next Time is filling a cultural hole: the hunger for something real, tactile, warm, and human in an increasingly digital, numb world. We're a lifestyle - not simply a business
Design process
We have real pride in our small business
Nothing here is slapped together or left to chance. We hold ourselves to the highest standards and the highest quality materials
A team that takes pride in their hard work
❁ Our team isn't made up of hobbyists. We’re trained, responsible professionals who believe in doing things the right way: with care, skill, and pride
❁ We hold honest, no-nonsense review sessions to keep our work up to the standards we believe in
❁ We subscribe to the very letters we send out; we should never deliver anything we wouldn’t keep in our own homes
Research with respect for the past
❁ We put in the time and do our homework. The era, the story, the tone. We study it thoroughly
❁ We check and double-check our facts and craftsmanship so what lands in your mailbox is accurate, thoughtful, and made with integrity
Envelopes and edge paper
❁ Thick European kraft with visible fiber grain for an authentically vintage look
❁ Handmade, including designs that you can't find anywhere else
❁ Acid-free and lignin-free to prevent yellowing
❁ SMETA audit certified. We choose suppliers who take pride in honest work and treat their people right. No cutting corners
Postcards
❁ We seek out genuine pieces from trusted antique dealers in San Francisco
❁ Everything we include is true to the era - never cheap imitations
Adornments
❁ Silk ribbons are made from pure natural fibers and have a non-abrasive hold, just like the keepsakes families once saved in memory boxes
❁ Wax seals are made of of the highest quality wax and resin; smokeless, odorless, and non-toxic
Printing process
❁ We use only the highest quality paper and design everything in-house
❁ Our products are made in San Francisco with a commercial printer
Finishing touches
❁ The wax seals are handmade and use a botanical stamp that we first wrap an ice bag around before applying it to melted wax
❁ We decorate the envelope and cut thin silk ribbons to elevate the experience
Getting the small things right
❁ We double check that all letters have the correct ephemera that are accompanied with each story
❁ Our packaging is secure and makes sure that the wax seal doesn't fall off
Meet the makers
We're authors, illustrators, and designers who’ve worked at brands like Google and Netflix with backgrounds at institutions such as California College of the Arts
What unites us is a shared belief that letters can still move people
Julie Ramsey
Art Director
Julie oversees graphic design. She ensures that all of our visual elements are cohesive across different elements, including print and digital
Zakiyah Williams
Writer
Kiyah edits and contributes to our story
Dylan Davis
Writer
Dylan edits and contributes to our story
Ulric Watts
Writer
Ulric edits and contributes to our story
Abigail Azure
Content Designer
Abby designs the narrative system - not just the words - so that story, object, website, and business outcomes all reinforce each other
Jessica Shen
Operations
Jess manages our operations as a whole, as well as strategy. She oversees growth, logistics, and customer satisfaction
Meredith Erikson
Digital Marketer
Meredith leads our lifecycle and retention marketing. She works on email flows and site content
Lindsey Gobert
Digital Marketer
Lindsey owns our brand, content, and product marketing with a focus on community building, content, and consumer insights
