Gemini by Stockholm17 (Lorenzo)

[chach]

I don't want to stand on any toes, but this was posted to Instagram earlier. To say I'm excited is a major understatement. Looks like we have another winner from Lorenzo. I should just add your name to my bank account so you can make auto withdrawals for everything you put out, mate.

UNVEILING THE NEW DECK "GEMINI" presented by the #queenOfClubs . I am quite happy with the color palette and I am going for this. Changes and tweaks will be done. So, why Gemini? in latin it means TWINS and all the courts will have 2 different faces, as I did for the 58th card of Heretic playing cards. A lot of work to do, this is just the beginning The queens will wear awesome jewelry made by @molaxchopa #customPlayingCards #geminiPlayingCards #stockholm17 #gemini #deckOfCards #playingCardArt #cardporn #queen #pokerCards #illustration #graphicDesign #clubs #design

[adanyeva2]

Simply stunning. Beautiful and elegant.

Lorenzo is perhaps the most unappreciated designer in this world nowadays. His cards are at the same level of those that ask $100 for a deck. IMO.

[Stockholm17]

ah! I wanted to post it, you guys are faster

I am working on it when I have some time, thanx a lot for your comments )))))

[chach]

ah! I wanted to post it, you guys are faster

I am working on it when I have some time, thanx a lot for your comments )))))

I'm sorry mate, I tried to keep quiet but after seeing it on Instagram I just had to spread the word. Freaking remarkable IMO. Can't wait to see more!

[Stockholm17]

ah! I wanted to post it, you guys are faster

I am working on it when I have some time, thanx a lot for your comments )))))

I'm sorry mate, I tried to keep quiet but after seeing it on Instagram I just had to spread the word. Freaking remarkable IMO. Can't wait to see more!

thanx! working on the sketches

[Mike Ratledge]

As always, it can only get better as you tweak it along the way.

"Molax" is an old friend, I have one of her Fire & Brimstone framed uncut tucks she sent when we were first looking at Indomitable Warrior a year or two ago. That's the name she uses in the business, so I won't unmask her, but as far as jewelry design, you could not have found nor picked a better person! She has done some incredible bespoke jewelry!

[Thirdway Industries]

This deck is incredible, I was crazy when I saw it the first time.

And that queen is sexy

ahaha

[shermjack]

Again, another reason why Lorenzo is one of my all-time favorite artists! I will definitely be backing this as I did No. 17! Can't wait

[rousselle]

Wow. I'm all in on this one.

[DragonSoul]

I love it!

[Mike Ratledge]

I don't think Lorenzo can miss, let's keep it that way....

[Cbkimble]

Might be early to ask but do you have a printer in mind yet?

[volantangel]

I dont know what to say but

[Aussie888]

From Kickstarter updates for No17

[volantangel]

His update also included an updated version of the QoC, the background work is not intrusive and works so well ! Absolutely lovely =)

[sprouts1115]

Wow! This looks to be a great deck. Love how each court tells a little story. I wish to make a deck similar to this.

Normally, I would bitch about a border around the indices, but with his outer cut border being thin, his indices look good. I guess the trend is small suit indices with a big fat suit indicator.

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I like his use of cloth and making it seem 3D-ish. Wave that cloth and show some depth. This guy was the master of Warning nudity: cloth and transitions. By transitions, I mean, he could put a foot by someones ear and make it look good.

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[Stockholm17]

Might be early to ask but do you have a printer in mind yet?

I am definitely thinking of EPCC for many reasons, one of them is the thin border and I need a perfect registration

[Stockholm17]

Wow! This looks to be a great deck. Love how each court tells a little story. I wish to make a deck similar to this.

Normally, I would bitch about a border around the indices, but with his outer cut border being thin, his indices look good. I guess the trend is small suit indices with a big fat suit indicator.


I like his use of cloth and making it seem 3D-ish. Wave that cloth and show some depth. This guy was the master of Warning nudity: cloth and transitions. By transitions, I mean, he could put a foot by someones ear and make it look good.

eheh thanx, I might wanna do those borders even thinner... let´s see

[badpete69]

Very beautiful Lorenzo... Looks like uncuts will have to be part of my purchase based on what i see so far

[Cbkimble]

Very beautiful Lorenzo... Looks like uncuts will have to be part of my purchase based on what i see so far

You mean uncuts aren't a standard pledge for a Lorenzo deck for you? Unfortunately I only have one version of the requiem, $50 was a high price tag, but I have all three heretic, No 17 V1, and a pair of No 17 V2 pledge for.

[ecNate]

I'm not usually a fan of bordered courts, but doesn't bother me that much. Looks great, I'm all in!

[Stockholm17]

we have a name issue.. there is a guy from Tallin who did a deck for cardistry called Gemini, announced on april 27th, 2 days after I announced this. O_O
https://instagram.com/pint5on/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I dont know, I might change the name... or maybe not lol

[vasta41]

Have no fear- you can call this thing whatever you want and I'll still back it. I think I speak for most here.

[Eoghann]

How about translations?

- Gemelo (Spanish)
- Gemina (Latin)
- Doppelgänger (although this one is a more "evil twin" kind of thing I think)

[PrincessTrouble]

I say stick with Gemini.

[Stockholm17]

How about translations?

- Gemelo (Spanish)
- Gemina (Latin)

I saw his deck, standard faces and custom back. Not a real Gemini concept as I am willing to do.
But let´s see if he gets funded on ks first. Long way before I am done tho

[dazzleguts]

I like the softer old-world feel of this one. Reminds me a bit of the Venice Simplon Orient Express deck:

http://www.wopc.co.uk/france/grimaud/ve ... press.html

Especially with the background patterning.

[Collector]

Just ni-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-ce

[Mike Ratledge]

we have a name issue.. there is a guy from Tallin who did a deck for cardistry called Gemini, announced on april 27th, 2 days after I announced this. O_O
https://instagram.com/pint5on/

I dont know, I might change the name... or maybe not lol

Uusi had the same thing happen when they were getting ready to launch "Classic" and Bill/CARC came out with their Classic decks. Now I just have to negotiate a branding fee because everyone is using "UC".

Do like they did and stick to your guns, "Stockholm17 Gemini" works just fine.

Of course, Pintson's deck looks like a Bohemia clone, but not that much. Kinda homely...

[Bruno]

Aah yes, Gemini, one of NASA's forgotten platforms for reaching new *new* heights.
Zoomin' ....