Piatnik Playing Cards
Two Centuries of Viennese Playing Card Tradition
About Piatnik
Ferdinand Piatnik and Sons — Viennese Playing Card Manufacturer. Established 1824, Vienna, Austria.
The principles established in 1824 have guided succeeding generations in the management and operation of Ferdinand Piatnik and Sons. Today, advances in technology supported by innovative management have continued the tradition, with an annual production of 25 million playing cards, 2 million games, and over 1 million puzzles — proof that Design, Quality, and Selection are still as important as ever.
Over the years, production methods, distribution, and products may have changed significantly but the standards of excellence have not.
Piatnik of America was established in 1989 as the sales and distribution group for Piatnik in the Americas, with distribution facilities on the East Coast serving customers across the United States and in Central and South America.
Source: piatnik.us/our-story
Nearly Perfect
These cards are fantastic! They have great feel, control, and flex. They feel amazing when shuffling the full deck. Individual cards feel a little thin which defies logic for how great they feel together.
These are difficult to find in the US so availability and price can vary. I sure wish they had a better case and were more available because the score here doesn't reflect how well these actually play.
The hidden gem: Piatnik cards are often cited alongside Modiano as some of the best-feeling cellulose acetate cards for the money. If you can find them at a reasonable price, they're worth buying — the feel rivals cards that cost significantly more.
Pros
- Great reds
- Three jokers
- Center card face design
Cons
- Individual cards feel a little thin
- Difficult to find in the US
| Type | Plastic |
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| Size | Poker |
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| Index | Large |
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| Pips | Two |
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| Jokers | Three |
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| Made in | Austria |
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