Soft cards (1 Viewer)

[SaleFin]

What would be a soft card? I'm the host and I'm always shuffling the cards. It starts to feel in the fingers at some point. For example, I think Faded Spaded is pretty tough. Also Modiano and Copag.

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

I think Copags are pretty soft, but you'll be interested in KEMs or Angel cards if you want a softer feel.

Fournier is a happy medium for many of us though, good snap without the issues of KEMs or the price tags of Angels.

 

[mdt11]

Agreed on KEMs. I find Copags soft as well.

If you want something more affordable, I find the LotFancy cards on the thinner side, with more flex, and easy to handle. https://a.co/d/8T0ATES

 

[wickedwonka121]

I always thought Desjgn were pretty thin as compared to others. Also Broken Arrow.

 

[allforcharity]

Angel, Kem, and Fournier were the softest cards so far in my experience.

 

[SaleFin]

Thanks! I have casino Fournier decks and they are ok. I also bought Fournier's poker size (pokerroom.com) for €2.50 on offer and they are really good. They are now out of stock and there are no more. That's why I'm mapping out the options.

And because i live Finland. Shipping cost.

 

[augster123]

+1 for Angel. Even the cheaper plastic ones (single decks in clear boxes) are super buttery.

 

[stuamurr]

pokerroom.com Fourniers are standard 2818 100% plastic card stock - so keep looking out for any 2818 Fournier's on eBay/Marketplace/Vinted etc. Make sure you see the 2818 100% plastic Ace of Spades to make sure you don't end up with plastic coated Fournier's though. The 2826 Bridge size Fournier 100% Plastic cards are even nicer but harder to get without paying full price.

Kem is prohibitively expensive in Europe. Angel are vey soft but quite hard to acquire. In Europe Fournier is the best all rounder and quite easy to source so I would stick with them if I was you.

 

[SwissChip]

Brazil Copags, Trefl, Platinums/Guild* are soft. (*if flat!)
KEM are very soft.
Fournier, Dal Negro, Copag BEL, Broken Arrow are a bit stiffer.
Fournier EPT are 2818 with bright red - nice cards.
Platinums fade fairly quick, but they are the most comfy cards in the <10 bucks range.
Dal Negro is very close to Fournier, just half the price.

This is my impression, may vary to others.

 

[surfik]

As I said long before "Cartamundi Belgian stock are as soft as my girlfiend pussy"....

 

[davefr]

If you want something more affordable, I find the LotFancy cards on the thinner side, with more flex, and easy to handle. https://a.co/d/8T0ATES

I agree. LotFancy plastic cards handle very well and are a tad on the softer side. (but not quite as buttery smooth as KEM or Angel). Best bang for the buck in plastic cards IMHO.

The softest/thinnest cards I've ever handled are vintage Fournier "Made for Congress". Totally unique from current Fourniers. I think they might even be Acetate.

 

[Phyffe]

These are cheap and soft -

https://www.amazon.com/Ritz-2-Decks-Plastic-Playing-Cards/dp/B01KGEP7X4?th=1