Best Matte Business Card Printer
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- version30
I'm not even kidding about the indigo shit. I asked for your opionions of what you had printed from blurb and you never responded. skt, pointed out blurb printed indigo then boom you left the thread, but not first without talking down on blurb. and for what?
- they have shit in indigo now?
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(shut the fuck up, donnie)janne76
- they have shit in indigo now?
- version30
amicus makes a good point.... i'll retrack
someone wants some grayscale on a heavy matte card (which is pretty much every digital print provider) say 100 cards for 20ish bucks 2 sided even unlimited colors
so instead of giving them appropriate information to their query I should instantly suggest and propose the most expensive options? because dolce prices don't come cheap, you're looking at over a dollar a pressed card before you even add color
but fuck his wants right? just because you don't agree? very "communal" of you to say the least.
- version30
I'm gonna go do laundry, I'll read your responses when i get back.
sweet dreams and the Flying Spaghetti Monster loves you matt, even if you don't believe in him
- Scotch_Roman0
Oh I'm sorry I didn't respond to you immediately Justin, I had work to do. You know, the stuff people get paid to do rather than pissing away the work day on QBN. If I knew you were hovering around that thread waiting for my response, I would've dropped my paying projects immediately and answered your earth-shattering questions. Can you ever find it in your heart to forgive me?
I've never printed anything on Blurb but have talked in person with a number of people who DID print books that way, and they were really bummed about the quality. I'm talking about designers who properly color corrected their images and set their files up the right way. I don't have a personal vendetta against Blurb or any other print medium, I just think it's useful to steer people away from printing platforms that will dumb down the product, just as you wouldn't even think about working with someone who writes messy code.
What I suggested was absolutely not the most expensive option, in fact if he wants something that looks decent and needs at least 250 cards, litho is the way to go. Not talking about engraving, letterpress, foil or any such frills.
To The Guy Who Started This Thread: I'd be genuinely happy to make recommendations for a number of good printers in various parts of the country, if you're interested. Email me and let me know where you are, etc. and I can help.
Communal enough for your Mr. Gum?
- Scotch_Roman0
I can't help but wonder if this has something to do with my critique of your latest type design. I can't imagine what else could have turned you so vehement.
At any rate, it'd be cool if this time you don't sign me up for a bunch of porn spam, seeing as how we're adults and all.
- ********0
i'm always impressed with how well you take personal attacks on here matt.
*tips hat.
- Even with a little sarcasm added for good measure?Scotch_Roman
- ********0
I can't wait til his laundry is done
- Scotch_Roman0
By the way Justin, in regards to the Politics thread I steer clear of that stuff. I wasn't even aware of the recent Tiller discussion, and frankly I haven't been paying much attention to the news lately, so that name is only vaguely familiar to me. Rest assured, I'll look into it.
- johndiggity0
to add fuel to the fire, i've printed some cards on coated stock that look quite nice. it really depends on what you are printing. anything with a lot of detail, or something that needs really accurate color matching that uncoated inks just can't match will benefit from a coated stock. stay away from the gloss though. my personal favorite is sappi mccoy velvet. it's got a very luxurious feel to it and comes in a respectable 120# cover weight.
back to the topic, are these cards, just text, or is there any fine linework or imagery?- Well that's a different ball game then, I'll concede that JD.Scotch_Roman
- 1. McCoy silk feels like butter, if I had to go coated I'd do that.
2. I think his cards are just type.Scotch_Roman
- NoFavorite0
Thank you everyone for the tips and pointers.
I'm going to use a local print shop called NOVA. I have some of their samples and they're really good. Probably a bit more than I want to spend per card, but will probably pay off in the long run.
I'll go chat with them tomorrow and let everyone know the results of our conversation and my final decision.
- Attaboy. Sorry you had to witness Justin's retaliation against whatever it was I did to him.Scotch_Roman
- Lord knows it must have been terrible.Scotch_Roman
- Don't apologize for me, it's not your placeversion3
- Scotch_Roman0
Justin I'm gonna go watch a movie now, so don't go postal if it takes me more than 5 minutes to get back to you, k?
- horton0
hello hi.
looks like i missed some drama.
this post seemed so innocent when i left.
- version30
Hell, I was out of line, Matt, even for me. IMO it's just that you always seem to chime in looking down your nose. It takes all types in this business and sometimes it feels like if someone isn't your "type", well then you dismiss them as less or lower than you. I still respect you and your work, so I'm sure we're at about the same level of "friendship" we've always been. Goodnight
- letters20
Good printing advice, such as suggesting to get a proper print job (because yes, the online overnight prints and blurb printing is not quality printing), is a reasonable response to the original request.
I'd suggest remembering your giant grain of salt here and not take anything at QBN personally.
- NoFavorite0
Maybe I'll post the business card design on here tomorrow morning. Give you all something to really get mad about :)
- dibec0
Christ. There is nothing worse then seeing two professionals go at it. You guys are actually both right and both have valid points. The guy wanted a cheap online print, so be it. I agree, it would be nice to fill the earth with high quality print material, but lets face it that is not always a reality nor an option with all clients.
I will buy you both beers, on the house. Just both of you get the fuck to Portland.
- Scotch_Roman0
Well it's 1 AM here and Australia was the longest freaking movie ever. But before I tuck in...
Apology accepted, J. I'm bummed to hear that you think I always talk down my nose at people when I chime in on these sorts of discussions. I wonder if other people get that impression. I'll be careful about that. The fact is that I'm extremely passionate about what I do down to the nth detail; and so I pass the high expectations I have of myself onto others. So if passion comes across, that's good; but if arrogance is the takeaway for people, then that's not good.
dibec: if I'm ever in Portland, it's on like whoa.
- canuck0
Bravo!
- ********0
4x6 does a nice job with satin finish, and are inexpensive. I would use them if I wasn't too lazy to design a card