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Lead Image

Philip Attar Business Cards

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Production Method

Emboss
Engraving

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Design

Philip Attar

Arabic calligraphy: Mamoun Sakkal

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Printing

Terrapin Stationers NYC

Astral Arabic calligraphy and ethereal engraving set in a 210-pound cotton castle in the sky make this card a dream come true.  

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Client

Self-promotion


Quantity Produced

1,000


Production Cost

$1,400


Production Time

18 Days

Dimensions (Width × Height × Depth)


Page Count


Paper Stock

Savoy 100% cotton 92C + 118C duplexed for a 210C total


Number of Colors

2

Varnishes


Binding


Typography

DIN
Adobe Garamond Pro
Custom Arabic Calligraphy

 


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Project Description

I always found European-sized calling cards with super thick cotton stocks and delicate engraving to be superbly elegant. Something about the way they feel makes you remember them, from the subtle raised lettering to the textured cotton stocks. The one and only Ted Harrington of Terrapin Stationers delicately mounted the Savoy 100% cotton 92# + 118# for a 210# total without affecting the engraving on one side and the embossed Arabic character on the other. The calligraphy on the back is my Arabic nickname: "the dreamer".

Production Lesson(s)

Terrapin Stationers, who are specialists in engraving since 1913, definitely contributed to the success of this print job. Try to work with the most experienced specialist in the process needed, and you will never be disappointed.”

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Author Picture

Kelly Cree

Writer for UnderConsideration LLC.

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Date Published

May 15, 2012

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Quipsologies / Chronicling the most curious, creative, and notable projects, stories, and events of the graphic design industry on a daily basis.

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Prints / A variety of posters, the majority from our AIforGA series.

Other / Various one-off products.

events we organize

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Brand Nieuwe Conference / Ditto but in Amsterdam.

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