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by masukomi 2276 days ago
it's a cool idea. a) i'd use a handwritten font and semi-randomized angles to make it look more real. b) PLEASE don't send me yet another thing i have to sterilize before bringing in my house. Countless (literally can't be counted) people are involved in the mailing, sorting and delivery of mail and all of them are potential Covid-19 carriers. Lacking an autoclave i can't really sterilize paper without getting it wet and that sucks for a birthday card. I'd read it with gloves on the porch, and then immediately trash it.... and most folks don't have disposable gloves.
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- Thanks for the feedback on fonts! - The good news is the cards come in an envelope. So you can be sure no one has touched the card during the shipping period (which is more than enough time for the virus to cease on paper according to https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/24/health/coronavirus-mail-p...)
> most folks don't have disposable gloves.

Why not just read it without gloves, and then wash your hands afterwards?

Or just don't touch it until it's been untouched for four days.