Damn Good Cards No. 1 (Black)

Name: Damn Good Cards No. 1 (Black)
Brand: Art of Play
SKU: ARTO-DAMN-BLK-SNA
Price: 12.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Why It Made The List

Created by Dan and Dave Buck for Brooklyn-based Art of Play, these cards are a celebration of classic playing card design done properly. Printed on Thin Crushed® Stock, they have a softer, more responsive feel that makes shuffling, dealing and handling noticeably better from the first use. The design leans timeless rather than flashy, with clean typography, balanced colours and small details that reward a closer look. They handle beautifully straight out of the box and break in quickly, which is exactly what you want from a deck you’ll actually use. A thoughtful, well-made set of cards that feel just as good on the table as they do in the hands.

At A Glance

Designed by Dan and Dave Buck + Art of Play
Thin Crushed stock for smooth handling
56-card deck on FSC-certified paper
Printed by U.S. Playing Card Co.

SPECIFICATIONS

Deck Count: 56 cards
Card Size Standard: Regulation poker size
Face Design: Standardised faces
Border Style: White borders
Paper Stock: Thin Crushed stock
Paper Certification: FSC certified paper
Tuck Box Seal: No seal
Printing Company: U.S. Playing Card Co.
Box Dimensions: 8.89 × 6.35 × 1.27 cm
Made In: United States

MORE DETAIL

Damn Good Cards are a premium deck of playing cards designed by Dan and Dave Buck in collaboration with Art of Play.

They’re built as an everyday deck with a focus on balance, handling and durability rather than novelty or ornament.

The cards use a classic, restrained graphic style, keeping the faces clear and familiar while giving the deck a distinctive, modern identity.

They’re produced to professional standards, making them suitable for cardistry, magic, casual play and regular table use.

The deck is finished for smooth, consistent handling straight out of the box, with an emphasis on reliability over flash.

Packaged in a clean, understated tuck case, they’re designed to feel equally at home on a card table, in a jacket pocket or as part of a considered collection.

Simple, functional and well resolved, they reflect Dan and Dave’s approach to making tools that perform first and age well with use.

SHIPPING AND RETURNS

SHIPPING OPTIONS

Standard - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2-3 business days): £2.95

DPD Next Business Day (Cut off: 2pm Mon-Fri): £5.95

DPD Next Business Day by 12 Midday (Cut off: 2pm Mon-Fri): £12.95

DPD Saturday Delivery (Cut-off: Fri 2pm): £9.95

DPD Saturday Delivery by 12 Midday (Cut off: Fri 2pm): £12.95

DPD Sunday Delivery (Cut-off: Fri 2pm): £9.95

18+ PRODUCTS

18+ Standard - Royal Mail Tracked 48 + Age Verified (2-3 business days): £4.95

18+ Express - Royal Mail Tracked 24 + Age Verified (Usually next business day but not guaranteed, cut-off 2pm Mon-Fri): £7.95

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FREE Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2-3 Business Days): Orders £90+

FREE Premium DPD Next Business Day (Cut off: 2pm Mon-Fri): Orders £250+

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RETURNS

We offer 100-day returns, provided items are returned in a perfectly re-sellable condition (undamaged and in original condition with tags/packaging). For more detailed information on conditions of return and the process involved, please see our Returns policy page.

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