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TGIF
Lunch at Pedros
In her famous “Etiquette,” Emily Post writes, “Who was it that said—in the Victorian era probably, and a man of course—‘The only mechanical tool ever needed by a woman is a hairpin?’ He might’ve added that with a hair-pin and a visiting card, she is ready to meet most emergencies.”
Frankly, I don’t even need a hairpin anymore. Visiting cards, name cards, calling cards—all are precursors to the modern day business card. For us, it’s an indispensable professional tool as well as a form of expression. We wanted the cards to evoke the experience of a Wantful gift book, so we made sure the two matched exactly.
We’re pleased to say we get asked about them all the time, so from our print-geek hearts to yours, here’s how they were made. The fronts of our cards have a smooth white quality with cool gray details. The back has a black suede texture, just like our gift books, with a subtle blind deboss. Each side is letter pressed separately on double white and black card stock, then sandwiched together to complete the construction. We worked with our friends at Oscar Printing in San Francisco to get them just right and we couldn’t be happier.
(via danielwarnersmith)
Animated with Loopcam for iPhone.
Animated with Loopcam for iPhone.
Looking out over San Francisco
Samovar for lunch
