Encarded - Another playing card company steps forward

[Paul Carpenter]

Complete side note here. Saw your promo video on 52 cartes. Really clean with a good pitch. Liked it a lot. Although admittedly "Symmetrical, yet not" sounded a bit silly in context lol.

Thanks for the comments.


I admit that that one line is a little obtuse, but am just trying to differentiate what I am trying to do with the designs from all the plainly/obviously mirrored stuff you see in almost every card back out there. So, "Asymmetric Symmetry" was born.

[Don Boyer]

Complete side note here. Saw your promo video on 52 cartes. Really clean with a good pitch. Liked it a lot. Although admittedly "Symmetrical, yet not" sounded a bit silly in context lol.

Thanks for the comments.


I admit that that one line is a little obtuse, but am just trying to differentiate what I am trying to do with the designs from all the plainly/obviously mirrored stuff you see in almost every card back out there. So, "Asymmetric Symmetry" was born.

How about "Subtle Symmetry"?

[Masque]

Perhaps "organic symmetry"?

[Paul Carpenter]

Two things: I like the "organic symmetry" line, Masque. I may just steal that.
Second, I have revised my opinion on stocks and based on expert feedback here as well as research, it does seem like Bee Casino would be the best choice for an end result that lasts and handles like I want it to. I'm not thrilled with the longer production times, but do want to end up with a superb product. This of course ties directly into how much funding is required via Kickstarter, so I hope my marketing efforts work well enough that we can cover the costs and make it happen.

[Don Boyer]

Two things: I like the "organic symmetry" line, Masque. I may just steal that.
Second, I have revised my opinion on stocks and based on expert feedback here as well as research, it does seem like Bee Casino would be the best choice for an end result that lasts and handles like I want it to. I'm not thrilled with the longer production times, but do want to end up with a superb product. This of course ties directly into how much funding is required via Kickstarter, so I hope my marketing efforts work well enough that we can cover the costs and make it happen.

To insure success, why not make it a stretch goal, like what Alex did for metallic inks and other features?  You have a lower bar to cross in order to get the deck off your hard drive and on the presses, but can still shoot for getting the better stock.  And if you can't hit the mark for the stretch goal, Aristo stock isn't exactly shabby.  Ask for the stock they're using on the new Tally Ho decks - THAT they MUST have in stock!  Another stretch goal might be to get the decks traditionally cut like the Tallys.

[moonexe]

I just saw the prototype pictures on facebook - They look AMAZING!
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.322929004396799.74578.308073555882344&type=1

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421284_339393846083648_308073555882344_1087237_797860123_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420503_339393872750312_308073555882344_1087238_1760574821_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/418879_339393886083644_308073555882344_1087239_1712453655_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403350_339393979416968_308073555882344_1087242_1409798656_n.jpg

Just thought I would share for those who aren't subscribed.
The box alone puts T11 to shame, and does so in simplicity, without all the gimmicks!

[Paul Carpenter]

Thanks Moon, I didn't get a chance to comment in here before you beat me to it.

Here's the page on my site: http://encarded.com/post/16821583823/the-tendril-protodeck-is-here-and-looks-pretty

[Evan]

  Those look awesome! I love the court cards and the colors you used!
I wasn't expecting the white border on the front but I see why you did that and it looks awesome!
Is that a prototype deck?

[Paul Carpenter]

Yes, I wanted to explore a new idea and do a front/back bordered deck to keep it "black" but eliminate the whole edge chipping issue which drives me nuts. Looks very different in hand, totally new compared to any other deck I own. I suspect some folks will be rather shocked by it, but you can't argue with trying new things.

And yes, that is a prototype. Printed out on the bee casino stock on a "normal" printer, air cushioned and magic finished and then stripped and cut by hand, from what they tell me. it looks and feels exactly like any other quality deck I own. After the photography and video is done I'll be signing that and putting it up on the wall. And remember somebody will get the double backer if we reach our social goals...

[Don Boyer]

That's one of the thinnest borders I've ever seen - effective yet practically unobtrusive.  I think you and USPC knocked it out of the park on this one.  But you need TIGHT quality control when this hits mass production to insure centered cards and even borders all around.

I'm really, REALLY looking forward to owning this deck.

[dee1orean]

Ohhh boy!.... I've never seen a deck even come close to this, just stunning, it's not often I buy bricks or uncuts... Think I'll start putting money away now LOL!

[dmbaggs]

After looking over those pictures I'm liking this deck more and more!! The borders look great on the back  The box also looks really nice. I'm looking forward to seeing even more pictures!

[Evan]

Is the border thinner than a standard bike deck? It looks thinner but IMO thats a good thing... A thick border on this deck wouldnt look as good

[Paul Carpenter]

I think I pushed USPCC as far as they would go. I initially had a border area about half that of what you see in those pictures, but they requested that I "meet them halfway" and increase the border size. I think it's still pretty thin compared to what I see around, and having the dramatic black->shadow->light gray transition makes it look pretty wild compared with what you normally see.

[Paul Carpenter]

That's one of the thinnest borders I've ever seen - effective yet practically unobtrusive.  I think you and USPC knocked it out of the park on this one.  But you need TIGHT quality control when this hits mass production to insure centered cards and even borders all around.

I'm really, REALLY looking forward to owning this deck.

That really means a lot to me, coming from such a knowledgable collector. Thanks. And yes, USPCC is going to have to be on the ball big time with this deck, but I think they will get it done nicely. They seemed very excited about the deck and told me as much so maybe they'll give it a little extra love.

[NathanCanadas]

It looks amazing, although I do own a couple decks with white borders the same size. I might put pictures up. Good luck!