Baraja Española, No. 32, 50 Cards, Blue Back

Very Nice Spanish Deck

Posted by Alvin H. on 22nd Sep 2015

"Fournier are the standard for Spanish playing cards, and they offer several different styles, but I rather like this No. 32 deck. The art is distinctly different from their more common No. 1 deck, and (in my opinion) somewhat better. (Straight Swords instead of curved, for example, and the Coins have a flower pattern instead of the profile face on the No. 1 decks.)

Setting the Art aside...

These cards have a very smooth, glossy finish. Like most Americans, I am much more accustomed to the lightly textured "Air Cushion Finish" offered on cards from a certain major manufacturer -- which is nowhere near as smooth, shiny, or slippery. So if that's what you're accustomed to as well, then these Fournier cards may look and feel a bit strange at first.

However, they seem to be sturdy enough, and I look forward to playing with them -- as soon as I find someone willing to learn a Spanish game or two with me. :)"