Skulls & Roses Playing Cards

Deck of Cards by Bruce Di Quinzio
Price: £15.60£15.60inc VAT
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Skulls & Roses Playing Cards by Bruce Di Quinzio reimagines death as transformation-a shift into the eternal. Skulls embody change; roses symbolize life's fragile defiance of time. Drawing from 17th-century cathedral stained glass and noble kings and queens' ornate decks, this design bridges history and contemplation. More than cards, it's a tactile meditation on life's sacred dance with impermanence. Each piece whispers of beauty, mortality, and meaning beyond the material.

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Cards:

  • 310gsm premium German black-core stock
  • Classic linen finish with a silky butter varnish
  • 55 cards total: 2 original add cards and 1 double backer
  • Hot foil-finished with shiny copper and gold accents

Linen finish:

  • Fine cross-hatch embossing
  • Satisfying tactile tooth and grip
  • Cleaner packet cuts
  • Greater control for sleights
  • Improved fan shape

Butter varnish:

  • Glossy/satin coating for ultra-smooth glide
  • Effortless riffling, sliding, and flashy spreads
  • Added protection for printed surface

German black core:

  • Opaque black center for crisp edges
  • Reduced light transmission
  • Enhanced snap, spring, and durability

Tuck case features the same luxurious foil finish

  • Tuck case is embossed for added detail
  • Inner tuck is colored to match the deck's all-around theme
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Customer reviews for Skulls & Roses Playing Cards

Andrew
The card quality is superb. The edges are incredibly smooth. The cards feel satisfying to hold and shuffle nicely. The graphic design is rather simple, but feels clean and sharp nonetheless, and the gold accents add a nice subtle pop. However, the suit colors are far too dark. They are difficult to distinguish even in moderately dim lighting. While one can tell them apart by the suit shapes, it slows gameplay down and can be a significant nuisance depending on the game. Overall, I’m satisfied with the deck, but the suit colors feel like a major design flaw, and I would only recommend them with said caveat.