Review on Stunning White Artisan Playing Cards by theory11: Elevate Your Card Game! by Chris Sanders

Let me just say this. These postcards are freaking adorable! Everything about these cards screams perfection and luxury, right down to the metallic printing. The boxes are made from very good card with one of the matte finishes I've seen on paper. The black box in particular has an incredibly deep black that one would normally only expect from a glossy finish and it makes the gold foil illustration stand out, but the embossing effect is still visible. The white deck has the same image but on white, almost cream colored paper instead. These boxes are not coated; they are bare cards and therefore extremely susceptible to water damage. Both are stamped with edition numbers that also appear on the aces. The cards themselves are of the highest quality, as expected by the USPCC. The back has a thin white border, about twice the thickness of regular cards, and this thin border also serves to show the attention to detail that is present here; it is very even all around. If you put such a thin border on what is then cut out, the smallest misalignments will be much more noticeable. I don't see any, and I've sorted some regular decks so their thin edges are on the same side. A black pattern is printed on a pale bronze metallic background on a black deck. Similarly, Ace of Spade uses black and metallic for more impact, mimicking the design of the box but without foil or embossing. The white deck has the same design on the back but without the black ink; The design is done entirely in metallic ink and white cards. The fronts of both decks are identical, with no more than three colors printed on them; black, burgundy and metallic bronze (actually, gold is a bit boring). There are two identical jokers that have a circular emblem that says "Artisans Guild" on top and "American Playing Card Company" on the bottom, also with three inks. The decks also include a double back and a Theory 11 promo card. I usually remove the seals from my decks, being careful not to tear the boxes, and discard the plastic wrap. For these decks I made an exception, leaving the seal in place and keeping the boxes in the remnants of the packaging to protect them. The seals are easily removed thanks to the embossing of the boxes so that they can be opened. I know that even with limited care they will show signs of wear over time and am already planning on getting at least one other replacement set. At $16 a pair, they're a great bargain, but they're so good you wouldn't want anything to happen to them. As such, they will appeal to collectors more than anyone else, and few people will actually want to expose them to the wear and tear of the game. Personally, I think Theory 11 outdid themselves in these decks. But to be sure, I'm collecting her other decks right now. The design of these two immediately caught my attention.