ALBATROSS NAUTICAL PLAYING CARDS
All aboard the merchant sailing ship Albatross...
HISTORY
Released as a Kickstarter campaign in January 2025, Albatross Nautical Playing Cards was the project that catapulted our brand and our playing cards to a wider audience than ever before. The campaign raised over £27,000 with over 400 backers, and was our most successful and celebrated project so far. Concept and artwork began in early 2024, settling on the theme of a ghost-ship cursed to sail the seven seas...
DESIGN
Choosing to take the artwork in a bolder and more fun direction than anything we had done before, while retaining our classic vintage style and hand-drawn vibes, the project revolved around the central theme of a short story in which the merchant sailing ship Albatross is lost at sea and becomes a fearful whisper, only seen on dark foggy nights, before returning to the darkness from whence it came... a colour palette heavily featuring a deep aqua green was chosen, complemented with bright reds and yellows, to remind of classic playing cards, but with a fun nautical twist.
THE COLLECTION
The decks tell a story, with Albatross No. 5 being a regular deck of playing cards, and Albatross No. 6 being the cursed, ghost-ship reflection - featuring ghostly skeleton court cards, muted washed-out colours, and a deep glossy black gilding to remind of the vastness of the ocean - the final resting place of the Albatross. We chose to create and release a stripped down workers' version of the deck too, featuring the same theme and artwork but in a magician-friendly package - no aging effects, no skeletons, no water stains - just a very clean, very standard and very functional deck of cards, perfect for everyday use.
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Albatross Nautical Playing Cards - Two Deck Bundle
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Albatross Nautical Playing Cards - No. 5 Standard Edition
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Albatross Nautical Playing Cards - No. 6 Gilded Edition
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Collectable Coin - 2" Albatross Nautical Decision Coin
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Marked Deck - Navigator System - Albatross No. 231
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Albatross Nautical Playing Cards - No. 231 Workers' Edition
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Albatross Nautical Playing Cards - Three Deck Bundle
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Albatross Nautical Playing Cards - Three Deck & Coin Bundle
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Let customers speak for us
The "Black Shuck" deck is a pleasure to look at and handle.The design and artwork is very captivating and draws you closer to the mysterious and intriguing theme of the story.Another outstanding creative work from what is already a classic from Alex.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!
Fantastic cards. They feel great in the hand and spectators love the uniqueness of them. Alex and Charlotte put so much effort into their cards and I'm happy to be a supporter of their business
Absolutely beautiful set of cards. Art work is amazing. 5*
Nice assortment of playing cards. It included 2 gilded decks and 4 regular decks. I enjoy collecting and giving away decks to friends, so it was good way to stock up.
Excellent finish and styling
These cards are a statement of the dedication and artistry it takes to produce such a product.
Excellent production and a wonderful product. Looking forward to the next development!
Top quality amazing detail.
Triton r fantastic nice feel. I appreciate the sticker
These cards are absolutely amazing. Such fine art work.
Stunning, clean, vintage. Great feel, prefect for the collection
I really like these cards. They have a nice, substantial feel, shuffle and deal easily. They come in a nice box—which is rare these days. Luv the court cards. Luv the proportions.
My only gripe, I wish the purple backs were a little deeper color. Not a real complaint as I would buy them again. All around— very nice! My compliments to A. Haines. A great set.
I’m a big fan (card fan) of what Alex is doing, beautiful cards and a great service. I think I have all his decks now, through kickstarter and patron, looking forward to what the future holds, I highly recommend signing up for all his projects. Cards, service, packaging are all top class. I had reason to reach out to Alex for a favour and he is a total gent. Superb 👌🏻
Love the detail, I find in this crazy world that a story played out of 3decks of cards is the coolest thing since sliced bread.LOVE THE MINI DECK
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So cool! Seller is very responsive.
perfect
These cards came carefully packed in multiple layers of bubble wrap. Once opened it was clear that there was just as much, if not more love and care that went into the creation of these cards. They feel just like actual paper, but holds their shape extremely well even after countless shuffles. The designs of every court cards are beautiful and unique, not to mention the smooth vibrant colors on both the face and back of the cards. I’m very pleased with these cards!
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This store offers premium playing cards with exceptional artistry and vintage-inspired designs. Customers praise the high-quality card stock, beautiful artwork, and smooth handling. Fast shipping, excellent packaging, and responsive customer service are freque...