I thought they felt very similar to my Copag's in texture, maybe a bit thinner (but admittedly I don't have as broad a knowledge base as some ITT). I bought a set-up a few months ago, they get used probably one session every other week (so probably used 7 or 8 times, maybe 40 hours). There are chip indents in several of the cards already. Compare that to my Copag's, which I've had for 2+ years; I haven't seen any indents in 6 decks...

Thanks for joining the conversation. Do you still have uncut sheets available? If so, how much are they?

Hmm, that's not very encouraging. Our Modianos have seen pretty heavy use this year (I take 'em to other games sometimes, not just my own). Haven't noticed any indents. The DaVincis appeared very similar, so somewhat surprises me...to the point where I'm going to give my Mods a closer look when I get home this evening...

Da Vinci's are, iirc, Modiano's "economy" line of cards. Not as high a styandard as Mods . . . at least, from what I have seen and heard. Never owned a set-up myself

Sorted through and suited my decks (Kems & Modianos) last night. First time in a while I'd taken a really close look at some of these. I think I have to slightly refine my opinion of the Modianos. They do indeed hold shape well, don't warp like the Kems. I also had no problems with paint blemishes when new (I've had this problem with Kems). But, they don't seem to hold up that well from usage; I had to discard three cards for a rip, a permanent crease, and a missing corner (little chunk of card missing, lol).

They're still pretty good cards, and we've used them a lot, I can't complain. But I may not buy more of them in the future...leaning back toward Kems for my next procurement of setups.

note, these are the Modiano Club Poker line, not the platinum acetates.

afterthought: I don't have a pokertable, but I do have a piece of speedcloth which I use as a table covering. I've taken Modianos to other games in the neighborhood, however, where they're just playing on the regular dining room table (wooden). I noticed that all three of the damaged cards were from those setups - probably a significant factor.

Before you give up on the Modianos, try the Acetates. If you do not like them, I'll take them odff your hands . . .

I've used Modiano Poker Clubs for a while, and I've never had breaking or chipping problems. I suspect that any plastic cards will be more easily damaged when used on a hard surface like a wooden kitchen table.

Are people still after Zero cards?

I live in the UK and I've contacted Zero for information about minumum purchase orders and single deck prices.

If I'm able to get them I'll let you all know.

Me likey . . . /\/\/\

Just ordered a couple set-ups of Cellulose Acetate Carta Mundis. Cellulose Acetate is what original Kems were made of . . . will post a review when they are in hand.

I'm really curious about those Carta Mundis. A review would be much appreciated as they will be going on sale later this month. I totally need some more cards.

On a whim (and because Caragails had them on sale), I bought a setup of JI bridge Cartamundis a while back. They're decent cards; good thickness & print quality, a little slick.

I've never used them because I'm just not a fan of bridge size.

That is "on a whim."

"Oh, look, there is a ____. I don't like ___. I'll take it!"

I noticed the same, thought it was funny.

I think pretty much every public room in which I've played (WA State and SoCal) uses the bridge size, just kinda grooved into me a permanent preference for the narrower card.

Hey Schmend, if you're not gonna use 'em, send 'em our way.

It is high time this thread was added to the FAQ.