Production Update & New Shipping Timeline
4 months ago
– Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 01:05:54 PM
My dear backers,
The decks have been in production for several days now, and I'd like to share a clear update on where we stand.
Both the Red Roses and the Black Roses White Gold Foil Edition will be printed on a slightly thinner paper stock than originally planned, resulting in a beautiful thin crushed feel. This change became necessary after a well-known American playing card company ordered 200,000 decks using the 300gsm German Black Core Paper. According to my WJPC representative, this caused the entire supply of that paper stock to be sold out across the Chinese market until spring 2026. I received this information only after the campaign ended.
I just thought, no problem - let's switch to 310gsm. But once all files were approved, WJPC told me that 310gsm is not ideal for hot foil stamping, as the foil cannot fully settle into the air pockets of the linen finish, which could cause visible imperfections. I'm very glad this was caught early - it prevented a quality issue we would only have discovered once the decks were already printed.
Two alternative paper stocks were offered, and I immediately requested samples. After testing both, I chose the one that felt best to me.
These unexpected adjustments have brought us to a new timeline. If everything continues smoothly, the decks will be completed by mid-December. Once production is finished and the shipments head to my US fulfillment partner and to me here in Germany for direct fulfillment, we're now aiming to begin shipping toward the end of January.
Thank you so much for your patience and your trust. I'm incredibly excited for you to hold these decks in your hands, and I'm confident that the final result will be worth the wait.
Much love
Daniel
