Nice back design on these cards, very dark and mysterious, but the cards themselves don't handle all that great (I already need/want fanning powder and mine are only two weeks old). Cards are more slippery than any other new cards I've ever handled (more slippery than the snakes on the back design, I would sumise) yet they also clump a bit even though they are that slippery and almost brand new. My Artisans are also a little disappointing as they're starting to feel a little heavy and starting to clump a bit as well (what's the deal, Bicycle? Your regular blues or reds seem to be your best quality and most reliable/durable...ironic!)