The Blue Bird Has Landed
Just got it literally minutes ago.
First thing I noticed was the box, which I think is perfect, simple, elegant and, well, blue!
I love the smell of card stock! It has that great new paper smell. I love the card stock, seems like it will stand up well and is an easy shuffler.
Even though I definitely go for no inserts or verses, much less both, I must say that for this deck, they all go together. It looks cohesive to me. I will just ignore that part of the card as I don't read playing cards and verses don't really mean anything to me, although I think Mr. Kaplan did a great job on them.
Which brings me to the size of the images. Considering there are inserts and verses, the image is still large enough for me to easily see. That's always a concern if there will be quite a bit on a small card. The way the images are laid out, and the titles easily seen, make this no problem for me to see and know what card I have.
A couple cards I found of particular interest.
The Road, as in singular. I will still read it as I do other Lenormands, as choices, as in roads, crossroads, paths, multiple, not singular, but that took me aback a bit.
Another was Children, as in plural. I will still read it the same as I do Child, but just found interesting one card that is usually plural was made singular and one that is usually singular was made plural. No criticism, just an observation, as I don't have any other decks like that.
Overall, it's just stunning and well done to US Games and Mr. Kaplan for doing the verses.
This deck, I believe, will be around a LONG time.
It's now EDGED in Antique Linen and ready to go!