PenpalsNow allows you to browse penpal ads before signing up. The homepage includes a great little quick search panel.

• Penpals: 30,000 +
• Activity: Very active. About 100+ new members daily
• Hidden email address: No
• Internal messaging: No
• Profile pictures: No
• Block penpals from contacting you: No (you’ll get spammed)
• Ability to hide/pause account: No

Pros: Ability to search for penpals before you join.

Cons: Annoying popup ads! Your email address isn’t hidden (which means you will get spammed). Lacks an internal messaging service.

PenpalsNOW: http://www.penpalsnow.com/