Picture: Phoenix Printer in Georgetown, Penang.
Business cards have become somewhat of a nuisance nowadays as in a professional context you get them handed out almost in the same moment someone says hello. At least if that person is doing sales. On the other hand, I know business people that make a point in not handing out business cards. In a private context thanks to Facebook, cards have become obsolete. I still use good old-fashioned cards every now and then. The responses I get are unanimously positive. A tastefully made card handed out at the right moment can be utterly charming, believe me. Upon wondering around UNESCO World Heritage Georgetown, Malaysia, I came across an old printing shop that prints business cards on old printing presses. I couldn’t resist and ordered some new cards for personal use. I ordered gold-embossed business cards on Conquer 280g paper, a feast for the eyes! Nothing beats the smell of good old ink! And at about 10 cents a card they are an excellent investment. An elderly Chinese lady attended to me. She told me that she has worked for over 50 years in the same printing shop. How amazing is that?
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