No.17 Playing Cards "Le Chat Rouge"

[Stockholm17]

Just reduced my 2 deck early bird pledge to 1 deck, so it might still be available if someone wants to grab it

no prob!

3 hours to go! the first thing I do after the campaign is over is planning a meeting with EPCC no time to lose

[Eoghann]

Congratulations, Mr. G!
Great campaign.

If anyone has a spare half brick box after all the dust settles, hit me up. Been on a pretty strict diet lately so I'd just got the essential LG swag.

[Cbkimble]

Lorenzo announced that the uncut sheets are now available via his website. While I am getting a few, $35 is a higher price than his past few projects. Here's the direct link:

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[Stockholm17]

Hi!
So far I think I have an order for 5 uncut sheets... I need a couple for myself and when i approve the graphics i close the pre-order.
One of the reason why they are expensive is related to the shipping costs: from the factory to the fulfilment center they need a big box wherein they are flat, and then they need a sturdy tube to be shipped to the backers.
Even if in theory it costs like a deck, the shipping is the bad guy.

Anyway, I estimate a total of 15-20 uncut sheets in total...

[Cbkimble]

Hi!
So far I think I have an order for 5 uncut sheets... I need a couple for myself and when i approve the graphics i close the pre-order.
One of the reason why they are expensive is related to the shipping costs: from the factory to the fulfilment center they need a big box wherein they are flat, and then they need a sturdy tube to be shipped to the backers.
Even if in theory it costs like a deck, the shipping is the bad guy.

Anyway, I estimate a total of 15-20 uncut sheets in total...

I understand the price, I was just stating that it's a little higher than you've been charging for them. Glad to be getting a few.

[Stockholm17]

Hello!!


finally proofs arrived
take a look at this link, which is public:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/re ... ts/1471420

and here a preview with a nice bottle of Belvenie

It is taking more than expected.... AGAIN!
Anyway, looking good so far
cheers

[Justin O.]

That looks amazing!?

[vasta41]

That looks amazing!?

I know! I want some of that rum.

[Stockholm17]

better picture here

[Justin O.]

That looks amazing!?

I know! I want some of that rum.

Ha!

better picture here

Absolutely stunning!! Cannot wait to get these in hand!

[chach]

That looks amazing!?

I know! I want some of that rum.

Going to be waiting a long while, there's no rum, in that picture. It's whisky that's been aged in rum casks. I haven't had Balvenie, but have had Glenfiddich 21 that's been finished in rum casks. Quite good and worth a try for sure.

[Stockholm17]

Thank you for the comments, it is turning out very well
here is the coin as well )))



i think i need a real camera lol

[sms69x]

It is coming together pretty damn good!

[Bruno]

Nice !
Lovely contrasts/highlighting ....
The embossing worked out well.
I advocate getting a Hasselblad.
The steampunk-clockwork model.
Cool.
As a 10k Art Paperweight they cannot be beat.
It's what mine does....

[chach]

Hasselblad, cause there's nothing like a $10k camera for a person that isn't a professional photographer... Or getting medium format film developed and scanned to post on Instagram and forums.

Everything is looking great Lorenzo, got a pic of the reverse of the coin? The pics are definitely good for an iPhone and Kai would probably be able to give you some good pointers on the photography front.

[vasta41]

That looks amazing!?

I know! I want some of that rum.

Going to be waiting a long while, there's no rum, in that picture. It's whisky that's been aged in rum casks. I haven't had Balvenie, but have had Glenfiddich 21 that's been finished in rum casks. Quite good and worth a try for sure.

Whoops, I'm dumb lol Best I've ever had was a snifter of Glenlivet 25.

[Lotrek]

That tuck...

[UtterFool]

The Face on that coin is Haunting

[Stockholm17]

here a couple of close-ups with a macro lens

[Stockholm17]

Hello everybody

I just got 50 decks here in Stockholm, they look great.
I post here a few pictures.
Delivery starts in mid April, the rest of the production is on a cargo ship in the middle of the Pacific Ocean









also... there is an issue... O_O
There are 2 seals applied on top of each other and I do not why the factory did this. I peeled one off, and both have the same number. I inquired and I am waiting for a reply. I suppose the machine applied 2 seals by mistake. I do not know if all the decks have the double sticker, these 50 units do. Expect to see this on your decks, not a big deal, it is barely visible, but it is quite annoying in my opinion. There is nothing I can do to fix this.

[Talisman]

Then it's best to leave it alone from what I see. No big deal.

[Justin O.]

Hello everybody
Also... there is an issue... O_O
There are 2 seals applied on top of each other and I do not why the factory did this. I peeled one off, and both have the same number. I inquired and I am waiting for a reply. I suppose the machine applied 2 seals by mistake. I do not know if all the decks have the double sticker, these 50 units do. Expect to see this on your decks, not a big deal, it is barely visible, but it is quite annoying in my opinion. There is nothing I can do to fix this.

Please let us know if the factory is willing to fix this, this is an issue for some. Is there no clean way to remove the seal? Or both, without damaging the tuck?

[Cbkimble]

Please let us know if the factory is willing to fix this, this is an issue for some. Is there no clean way to remove the seal? Or both, without damaging the tuck?

I thought we had a topic on removing seals but I couldn't find it a a glance. I use a hair dryer to hear the glue. Them use goo gone lightly to remove any excess glue.

[Justin O.]

Please let us know if the factory is willing to fix this, this is an issue for some. Is there no clean way to remove the seal? Or both, without damaging the tuck?

I thought we had a topic on removing seals but I couldn't find it a a glance. I use a hair dryer to hear the glue. Them use goo gone lightly to remove any excess glue.

I appreciate the advice! Goo Gone doesn't stain the tuck?

[Cbkimble]

Please let us know if the factory is willing to fix this, this is an issue for some. Is there no clean way to remove the seal? Or both, without damaging the tuck?

I thought we had a topic on removing seals but I couldn't find it a a glance. I use a hair dryer to hear the glue. Them use goo gone lightly to remove any excess glue.

I appreciate the advice! Goo Gone doesn't stain the tuck?

I haven't had any issues. You can always go buy a few cheap bikes to test. Peace of mind is a great thing.

[Mike Ratledge]

Please let us know if the factory is willing to fix this, this is an issue for some. Is there no clean way to remove the seal? Or both, without damaging the tuck?

I thought we had a topic on removing seals but I couldn't find it a a glance. I use a hair dryer to hear the glue. Them use goo gone lightly to remove any excess glue.

I appreciate the advice! Goo Gone doesn't stain the tuck?

Nope, you can't do squat, and the glue used on these isn't going to give up no matter how much heat you apply even if you apply enough to toast the tucks themselves.

All joking aside, quit complaining you;re getting two for the price of one, what's the problem? (just trying to help)

[Stockholm17]

Hi

the seal is under the cellophane wrap, directly on the tuckbox. So the seal on top of the seal is hard to remove once you unwarp, it´s made of paper.

The factory will do nothing about it, that´s for sure.
There are 3k decks fully paid heading US on a cargo ship. I have to swallow the bitter pill.

[Cardians]

Lorenzo, It NOT really a big deal as most aren't starring at the tucks seals and saying, "oh would you look at that, what a HUGE mistake". Most take pride of the work that goes into the tuck and the design of the cards themselves, and they turned out fantastic, EPCC did an amazing job. Congrats

Don't mind Justin O., he seems to be an avid critic when it comes to EVERYTHING! As he said earlier, "this might be an issue for some". What it sounds like it's just "an issue" for him. He's just one of 739 backers screaming from the peanut gallery!!

Congrats again, and I personally can't wait to get my hands on these and stare at the double applied tuck seals....

[Stockholm17]

Lorenzo, It NOT really a big deal as most aren't starring at the tucks seals and saying, "oh would you look at that, what a HUGE mistake". Most take pride of the work that goes into the tuck and the design of the cards themselves, and they turned out fantastic, EPCC did an amazing job. Congrats

Don't mind Justin O., he seems to be an avid critic when it comes to EVERYTHING! As he said earlier, "this might be an issue for some". What it sounds like it's just "an issue" for him. He's just one of 739 backers screaming from the peanut gallery!!

Congrats again, and I personally can't wait to get my hands on these and stare at the double applied tuck seals....

thank you!
but I am a perfectionist
EPCC did a good job, ok it took a lot of time, but overall I am pleased.
Those 2 seals are just nonsense.

[Jack Napier]

While it's too late to do anything about Le Chat, maybe they can give you some consideration on your next deck? After all, this is a mistake on this deck.