I've always preferred cards that were smooth white on at least one side. Made it much easier to jot down some extra info.
I give out so few cards I decided to hand-print a batch using a rubber stamp and a small stencil I used with some flat paint. No two are alike. Has a nice texture.
The back is blank for any additional stuff to be added.
Key info (URL, E-mail, phone) was pre-printed, though, since I do not want to have to trust my handwriting skills if I'm rushed.
I've had people hand me cards, tell me the E-mail address printed on it is wrong, and then they scribble down their correct address; later I find that I cannot read it.
I do this too. Strangely that's one of the things that actually make business cards stand out. I have a stock of regular cards, but they seem pompous by comparison.
I first got those perforated cards made for inkjet printers you'll find in stationary stores, but I can't always find them. So I got some blank card stock and used a paper cutter to get them down to size. Sadly my handwriting is rubbish, but I try to write slowly. Seems to leave a bigger impact and it feels more "personal".
I give out so few cards I decided to hand-print a batch using a rubber stamp and a small stencil I used with some flat paint. No two are alike. Has a nice texture.
The back is blank for any additional stuff to be added.
Key info (URL, E-mail, phone) was pre-printed, though, since I do not want to have to trust my handwriting skills if I'm rushed.
I've had people hand me cards, tell me the E-mail address printed on it is wrong, and then they scribble down their correct address; later I find that I cannot read it.