Skulls & Roses Standard Playing Cards by Bruce Di Quinzio

Description

Skulls & Roses 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.

Standard:
🔸️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