Weight & thickness
Share your preferred card weight or thickness if known. Compare actual samples for stiffness, deck height and how comfortably they handle.
THE DETAILS YOU CAN FEEL
Find the feel
of your deck.
Paper, surface treatment and decorative details work together. Start with how you want the cards to look and feel, then compare suitable options against your artwork and budget.
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PAPER & HANDLING
Choose by feel.
Confirm with a sample.
These are points to discuss, not a fixed stock catalogue. The exact stock and finishing combination are confirmed for your project.
Surface & texture
Tell us whether you prefer a smooth or textured surface. Include how often the deck will be shuffled and the feel you want in the hand.
Opacity & core
Ask about the available paper constructions. Check show-through and the cut edge on a physical sample before settling on a specification.
Artwork & colour
Share a representative design, especially if it has fine lines, dark areas or colours that are important to your project. Agree a suitable proofing approach.
PRINT & DECORATIVE DETAILS
Make the detail
intentional.
- Surface finish
- Discuss matte or gloss appearance, texture and tactile preferences. Ask which treatments suit the chosen paper and intended use.
- Foil details
- Identify the artwork areas and colour effect you want to explore. Placement and artwork preparation need project-specific review.
- Card edges
- If you want decorated or gilded edges, include that in the brief and ask to see a relevant physical sample.
- Box finishing
- Consider the box and cards together. Confirm each component’s material and treatment before preparing the final artwork.
MAKE YOUR SAMPLE REVIEW USEFUL
A closer look at the essentials.
Look
Inspect colour, fine detail, opacity and how the finish appears under different lighting.
Handle
Feel the surface and edges, compare stiffness and try the way you intend to use the deck.
Fit
Review the complete deck with its box, insert and guide, including the opening experience.
Tell us what matters most.
We can discuss available free samples to help you compare options. Shipping and custom sample work are agreed separately.