why can't business cards be glossy

[binki]

I saw a thread around here where glossy business cards were bashed. I never really thought about it but what is the thinking on matte vs. glossy business cards?

 

[TheSnowman]

I've had a couple people want matte. I think it's a personal preference. I'm a glossy guy. I think they are stronger, more resistant to things, and look better. Sucks for writing on them though, but usually not an issue.

 

[CS-SignSupply]

Cant write on a glossy card very will - ball point pen for example.

 

[d fleming]

Don't have the back coated and you can write on that just fine.

 

[Ghost Prophet]

Don't have the back coated and you can write on that just fine.

Yeah costs a lot less too. I love the glossy.

 

[dwt]

Cant write on a glossy card very will - ball point pen for example.

I keep a fine point sharpie next to the sales counter.

 

[weaselboogie]

In the end, it's personal preference. I personally think a nice cardstock with a matte or satin finish looks much classier. Throw in embossing and other creative touches and it's hard to compare.

To plead my case:
http://www.2expertsdesign.com/inspiration/78-most-creative-and-top-rated-business-cards-designs

 

[TheSnowman]

Yeah costs a lot less too. I love the glossy.

Not sure where you order from, but mine is free. And it's only like $1 on 500 cards to print it on the backside WITH gloss.

 

[stickermonkey]

I give my clients a fine point sharpie with their first set of cards or tell them what to use. Since I've pointed out that there are pens or markers that will write on glossy cards..I haven't had an issue with ppl wanting no gloss. I think matte cards are good for some things...but yes the expense of the average client isn't worth it. Kyla

 

[omgsideburns]

Letterpress.

 

[royster13]

All my business cards are laminated......But then I also give out a lot of sticky pads and note pads......Even if they can not write on the cards, they can write on the pads..........

 

[Steve C.]

I've been getting cards from e-color. Glossy, and ball point writes on back
just fine.

 

[weaselboogie]

Where's Rick and that soapbox of his?

 

[Korey]

we like to use a C1S...that way the front is really nice and glossy and the back is still able to be written on.

 

[wetgravy]

I've always been a fan of glossy card stock. It gives full bleed graphics on card stock that extra oomph. Now, for softer colors and average layouts ... matt card stock is fantastic. And that is not to say I don't ever get metallic cards, screen printed cards or even die cut cards. all have their place and what you need to do to make them look good.

I say use what you need to get the effect you want.

 

[Letterbox Mike]

Where's Rick and that soapbox of his?

haha, I was wondering the same thing!

 

[ddarlak]

last time i had mine done i went with glossy both sides.... jury is still out, to me they look like a deck of playing cards.... not that that's a bad thing.....

 

[ProWraps]

heres my card. its on 16pt matte stock. very heavy stock. and i love the matte. not a fan of glossy.

 

[tomence]

I got mine in gloss so when i give them out i don't want nobody to write somebody else's stuff on my card.

 

[binki]

90% of our requests for cards are glossy. I don't know why, they just are. Ours are glossy as well but there is no room on either side to write on it either.