Hello everyone, i'd like to write an informative article about playing cards (mainly referring to the USPCC) and I'd love to have some informations.
The first question is about embossing: i've heard that the writings on the box (air cushion, linoid, linen, etc.) are not referring to the actual finish, no longer in use since some decades. I'd like to know if i am correct, and the USPCC applies the same embossing that simulates a pattern for all the cards.
The second question is about stock: the main difference is about retail and casino stock, but i am assuming that refers to the paper itself, for example can i use a particular paper stock if i can afford it? That would influence the cards "feel"?

If I'm asking something that is too technical let me know, maybe i hope i can drop a mail to the USPCC to get some informations about it.

The main reason that i'm asking this is because of common misconceptions regarding card "quality" while the main factor when it comes to buying a deck of cards are in my opinion aesthetics and how the performer handle the cards, and very little is left to manufacturing processes that are about standard.

Thank You for Your help,
Marco

Hi everyone,
my name is Marco, i'm 23 from italy and i'm into card magic since i was 16.
Times have changed since then, i've prioritized other interests like painting and drawing, but now i feel like re-connecting with my passion that was put aside.
i'm studying physics in the university of Florence

This is my YouTube channel, where i've recently started uploading some magic:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTw-_K2MfKVdd3EB4PHi4IA

These are supposed to give a glimpse of my art style:


if you like check my DeviantArt page: http://marco-r.deviantart.com/

that's a brief introduction to myself, from now on i won't feel like a lurker!
Good day!