Carbon (Graphite Edition) Playing Cards cardistry taking inspiration from vintage tobacco

taking inspiration from vintage tobacco and cigarette packaging from the early 20th century

Illustrated by Nick Vlow

using vegetable-based inks and starch-based laminates

Simple enough to fit his minimal style

They are primarily used for advertising and branding in the various trades that sprung up during the prosperous epoch before the advent of modern Japan

Carbon (Graphite Edition) Playing Cards cardistry taking inspiration from vintage tobaccoThe Carbon Deck was a collaboration between designer and Elemental Playing Cards founder Nick Nisco, and designer Luke Wadey. Two editions were created for this project Graphite Edition and Diamond Edition. Both are an allotrope of carbon. Luke Wadey designed the Graphite Edition with cardists in mind, using premium crushed Bee stock and various design elements. It showcases a one way back design with a large hexagon embedded in the center. The