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    Thick Stock & Edge Painting

    The weight that signals quality before anyone reads a word. Everything you need to know about thick stock & edge painting business cards — techniques, costs, paper choices, and design tips.

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    Business Card Thickness Explained

    How thick a business card is in points, inches, millimetres and gsm, from 14 pt to 64 pt, and what each thickness feels like in the hand.

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    Edge Painting vs Edge Foil

    Color on the card's edge — painting vs foil options, stock requirements, and color choices.

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