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​If you still pull out the red-backed Bicycle brand playing cards when poker night rolls around, there's nothing wrong with that. But might we suggest mixing it up when it's your turn to deal a round of Texas hold 'em? These Venture Mobiles playing cards are the result of a collaboration of two companies — a bag maker and a design firm — both committed to bringing out the absolute best in vintage design and craftsmanship. Bradley Mountain makes each of their rugged (and frankly beautiful) bags by hand in San Diego and 1924us is a branding agency of three who draw their early-1900s-inspired designs by hand.

The cards themselves are nothing short of perfect, with simple antique logos on the back and hand-illustrated vintage vehicles on the face cards. Printed in the US by the American Card Playing Company, the sturdy cards have a satisfying texture (to keep the cards from slipping when you're holding a flush and trying not to show it) and the black box is letterpressed by Clove St. Press.

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