I originally ordered two of these decks...one to add to a collection, and one to open up and gaze
at.
I was mistaken. They artwork is not only amazingly colorful and vivid, but it provides
a fantastic fan. I have now decided to add more flourishes to what I was previously happy doing
without. The Supernova back design, being basically borderless for half the length, causes the
individual cards to blend together when fanned and gives the illusion of one continuous design.
The courts have an almost mystical appearance, and the pip cards give an almost holographic look
instead of a regular solid black or red. The handling also surprised me...cuts, glides, DLs and
riffles were flawless. They even faro well.
I had been tempted to buy some Bicycle Nebulas,
but the colors seem deadened in comparison, and more prone to wearing off...not these, though! The
cards, although supple, appear to be coated with a tougher finish.
If I sound as though I
am waxing too poetically about the Supernovas, forgive me. I am simply blown away by them and will
be ordering more the next time She Who Must Be Obeyed is looking away.
Ooh, ooh, there are
also two matching jokers (tripod mounted telescopes), a blank face, and a double backer in each
deck!