Albatross Nautical Playing Cards on Kickstarter

Launching on Kickstarter on January 21st, the next project from A Haines is Albatross Nautical Playing Cards. The creator, A. Haines Playing Cards. brought us Imported Playing Cards and Osprey & Goshawk Vintage Playing Cards returns to tell the 19th Century tale of the Sailing Ship Albatross . This project features three separate custom decks and a collectable coin, as well as add-ons. 

Albatross No. 5 Playing Cards – Standard Edition

This deck features all custom artwork throughout , a matte tuck printed with an aged patina and utilising red foil, Courts inspired by antique Spanish and French suited decks, and a bold but fun classic back design in a deep aqua green. 

Albatross No. 6 Playing Cards – Gilded Edition

This edition displays the Sailing Ship Albatross in its ghostly form: an enigma roaming the Seven Seas, preceded everywhere it goes by a cloud of thick, ominous fog. The tuck is black and printed using silver and green foil, while the cards themselves feature black backs and a rich, glossy black gilding, while the Courts and Ace of Spades have been changed to a spectral version of their former selves.

Albatross No. 231 Playing Cards – Workers ’ Edition 

This is a no - nonsense workers’ version of the deck featuring standard artwork, a clean monochrome red on white design evoking classic decks of years past , and stripped - back elements such as no inside tuck print, no sticker seal etc. Designed purely for those who use their decks like magici ans, cardists and performers.

The campaign will feature Early Bird offers for the first 24 hours and a host of goodies such as a 2” Decision Coin, uncut sheets and woven morale patches will be available to add to your pledge.