Two limited Fontaines, two different design briefs
The Fontaine Botanical Playing Cards and Fontaine Black Glitch Playing Cards share a production cap of 1,000 units each, but they come from different design directions. Botanical leans natural and fresh with a botanical-inspired look, while Black Glitch is a Room One collaboration with a sleek, bold aesthetic and an animated card back. Your choice comes down to which visual language you want in your hands and on your shelf.
Edition size and collaboration details
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FONTAINE BOTANICAL PLAYING CARDS: Limited edition of 1,000 decks worldwide, printed by WJPC. A fixed 1,000-unit run means both collectors and cardists are working with a finite supply; WJPC printing is a known name in premium card production.
FONTAINE BOTANICAL PLAYING CARDS
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FONTAINE BLACK GLITCH PLAYING CARDS: Room One x Fontaine collaboration, only 1000 units produced. The co-branding and hard cap make Black Glitch a distinct collectible, separate from standard Fontaine releases.
FONTAINE BLACK GLITCH PLAYING CARDS
Stock and handling: what the catalog tells you
Black Glitch is printed on Room One’s Premium 270G Slight Stock, the same stock used in Teak, according to the catalog. That gives you a concrete reference point if you have handled Teak before. Botanical’s catalog copy does not specify a stock weight or finish, so if stock feel is your top priority, Black Glitch offers more confirmed information. Both decks are listed as suitable for cardistry, magic, or casual play, but the catalog does not provide detailed handling metrics like snap or durability for either.
Design and visual impact
- Fontaine Botanical: Botanical-inspired design adds a fresh, natural aesthetic. Best if you want a deck that stands out for its organic theme rather than a streetwear or glitch look.
- Fontaine Black Glitch: Sleek, bold, and unmistakably Fontaine, elevated with Room One’s signature touch. Features an animated card back, which can add visual interest during cardistry flourishes.
Price and value
At catalog prices, Botanical is listed at USD 17.36 (compared to a USD 28.00 comparison price), while Black Glitch is USD 31.24 (compared to USD 44.00). If you are buying primarily for the design or as a collectible, the price gap may not matter. If you want a limited Fontaine deck at a lower entry point, Botanical is the more affordable option. Keep in mind that both are limited to 1,000 units, so availability can change.
Decision rules for your style
- Choose Botanical if:: You prefer a natural, botanical aesthetic, want a lower-priced limited Fontaine, or plan to use the deck for casual play and magic where a fresh design is the priority.
- Choose Black Glitch if:: You want a Room One collaboration with a specific stock (270G Slight) and an animated card back, or you prefer a bold, glitch-inspired look for cardistry performance.