Every month an envelope full of story, image and flavour.

A paper edition with a letter, a recipe booklet, a poem with audio, and a numbered print card. All handmade. No AI, no rush.

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a line from the edition
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The smell drifted through the entire house — lemongrass, galangal, garlic, fresh ginger. The kids wandered into the kitchen on their own the moment the soup started to simmer. They didn't ask why we were making it. They just came.

— from the April 2026 edition · theme: connection

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Uncle Bernard ate his soup dutifully. Including the ginger — which he'd mistaken for a carrot with a peculiar flavour. Afterwards he asked, with genuine curiosity, what that root actually was. The one he had eaten whole.

— from the April 2026 edition · theme: connection

what you receive

The edition

Letter on vintage paper
The letter
A personal story on beautiful paper. About home, food, and the things that stay with you. A4, double-sided, in a handwriting font on vintage-look paper. Lightly scented — jasmine.
Soto Ayam recipe on waterproof NeverTear paper
Mama Sien's recipe
April: Soto Ayam — chicken soup for 4, including nutritional values (622 kcal). Printed on waterproof NeverTear paper — hang it in your kitchen, spill on it, it survives everything. After 12 months you have a complete cookbook.
Numbered photo card with canvas-look finish
The photo card
An A6 photo card in a limited edition, with canvas-look finish. Every edition a different photo — taken and edited by hand. Numbered. No AI, no stock.
Poem on the back of the photo card with QR code
The poem & the voice
On the back of the photo card: the poem of that month. Scan the QR code — and you hear it in Tuur's own voice. April:
Rails in the Haren, I wait —
Ginger, lemongrass, You laugh. Warm.
Pelan pelan. Going home.
Vinyl sticker with Indonesian expression
The sticker
A vinyl sticker with an Indonesian word or expression. Small, but with weight. A different one every month. Something to keep, to stick, or just to look at for a long time.
Envelope sealed with wax seal
The wax seal
The envelope is sealed with a wax seal. Not because it has to be. Because it belongs. The moment you break it, you know: this was made for you.
what people say

First reactions

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I've read it several times and admire your writing. I can assure you it landed well and has taken a prominent place. Thank you for that.

— Bernard
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I felt special and seen that there was post for me. I don't often receive a letter written to me. What I found most remarkable and powerful was the personal insight you give.

— Marit
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Got post. Didn't see that coming. It's very personal from your side. Original — a lovely idea.

— Remco
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The experience of opening a letter is lovely. It reminded me of the old days… exciting, what could be inside.

— Marjolein
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The letter was beautiful, poetic and personal… it says a lot about you and that's compelling to read. Lovely old-fashioned paper and font, playful, looks handwritten — which makes it feel even more personal.

— Lin
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A stamp like that… look, that's really from the old days. Nice touch.

— Gio
how it's made

How I make it

Every edition is assembled by hand. I write the texts myself, I take the photos myself, I pack the envelopes myself. No AI, no templates, no rush.

Printing on Nevertear paper printing on nevertear paper
Letter, photo print and sticker letter, photo print & sticker
All copies laid out everything laid out
The wax seal stamp by the candle the stamp
Heating the wax over the candle heating the wax
Pouring the wax onto the envelope pouring the wax
Sealed envelopes ready to send sealed and ready
Envelope at the postbox, on its way to you on its way to you
the story

Why Pelan Pelan?

Pelan Pelan means 'take it easy' in Indonesian. It's something my grandmother always said.

I am Tuur — a single father, from Groningen with Indonesian roots. I grew up with stories at the dinner table, with recipes passed down from generation to generation, with the scent of spices as background music.

Pelan Pelan is my way of passing that on. Every month an envelope with a story, a recipe, an image, a poem. Not digital, but on paper. Something to hold.

Sometimes it moves you, often it's light. Always honest.
is this for you?

Who is this for

✓ You love paper and post
✓ You're curious about Indonesian flavours
✓ You're looking for something that takes you off the scroll
✓ You appreciate receiving something made with care
✓ You like stories that are about something
✓ You want to give something unique as a gift
the year in editions

Twelve months, twelve themes

Every month a new theme — and an Indonesian recipe that fits. After twelve months you have a complete recipe booklet and a year of editions.

January
Beginning
Recipe: [to follow]
February
Love
Recipe: [to follow]
March
Change
Recipe: [to follow]
April ✦ current
Connection
Recipe: Soto Ayam
May
Memory ✦
Recipe: [to follow]
June
Body
Recipe: [to follow]
July
Silence
Recipe: [to follow]
August
Home
Recipe: [to follow]
September
Growth
Recipe: [to follow]
October
Fear
Recipe: [to follow]
November
Vulnerability
Recipe: [to follow]
December
Gratitude ✦
Recipe: [to follow]

✦ = special month

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Mother's Day — give her an envelope full of story

The May edition of Pelan Pelan is the perfect Mother's Day gift. The same edition all subscribers receive — but sent to her address, in time for 11 May. Add a personal message during checkout — I'll write it by hand on a card and tuck it into the envelope.

€29.95 · one-time payment · worldwide delivery included

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Last order date: 5 May 2026

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Frequently asked questions

You receive the first edition completely free — including delivery. You enter your payment details so the subscription continues automatically afterwards at €27.50 per month. You can cancel at any time before the next dispatch. No hassle, no small print.
Directly via the customer portal — cancel yourself, no email needed, no explanation required. Or message tuur@pelanpelan.ink. You can cancel up to the day before the next dispatch (around the 15th).
After the free first month, Stripe automatically charges €27.50 — every month on the same day as your sign-up date. You receive an invoice by email. Payment via credit card or other supported methods.
Every edition contains: a letter (A4, double-sided, scented), a recipe on waterproof NeverTear paper, a numbered photo card (A6) with poem and QR code to audio, a vinyl sticker and a wax seal. Everything handmade.
Ships every month around the 15th. Within the Netherlands: 1–2 working days. Internationally: 5–10 working days.
Yes — the gift package is 3 months of Pelan Pelan for €39.95 (worldwide). Sent to the recipient's address, including a handwritten card with your personal message. No subscription, no renewal. Also perfect for Mother's Day.
Yes. The international subscription covers worldwide delivery at €27.50/month. Whether you're in Tokyo, New York or Cape Town — the edition finds you.
No. All texts are written by me. Photos are taken and edited by me using traditional software. No AI for text or image.
No. The QR code links to a private URL — not publicly indexed. Only accessible via the code on your card.
Used only to send the edition. Never shared with third parties. Deleted when you cancel.