Business Cards Sample Pack

The Paperlust business card sample pack contains one physical card from each of the six business card print types available through the Print Shop. Every sample is produced on the same substrates, inks, and finishing equipment used for full production runs - so the card you hold is identical in feel and print quality to what you will receive when ordering in bulk.

The six cards included in the pack are:

• Standard business cards - 300gsm matte paper, 90x50mm, digital print front and back. From $0.28 per card.
• Flat foil business cards - foil applied direct to stock, mirror-bright metallic finish, no deboss. From $1.52 per card.
• Coloured paper business cards - digital print on coloured stock. From $0.49 per card.
• Duplex business cards - two card stocks bonded together for a thick, substantial feel. From $2.27 per card.
• Scodix business cards - spot UV gloss coating applied digitally over selected design elements. From $0.20 per card.
• Raised foil business cards - foil with a raised tactile finish on selected design elements. From $0.24 per card.

The pack costs $5.00 AUD including GST and ships within 24-48 hours.

The sample pack eliminates uncertainty when choosing between business card print types. The difference between a standard matte card and a duplex, a flat foil and a raised foil, or a Scodix-coated card and a plain gloss is significant in person - and not always clear from product page descriptions alone. The pack lets you compare all six in hand before committing.

The pack is especially useful for:

• Designers and brand managers selecting a card type for a client - presenting a physical sample alongside brand colours and logos makes client approval faster and more confident than a digital mock-up alone.
• Business owners ordering cards for the first time who want to confirm the weight, texture, and finish quality before investing in a full print run.
• Companies upgrading from a previous supplier who want to verify that Paperlust's print quality matches or exceeds what they have been receiving elsewhere.
• Premium brands comparing foil, Scodix, and raised foil to determine which tactile finish best represents the brand positioning.

At $5.00 AUD, the pack costs less than a single coffee and removes the guesswork from one of the more consequential brand decisions a business makes.

The sample pack requires no artwork. Place the order online and the six sample cards are printed and dispatched within 24-48 hours. Once you have selected your preferred card type, the production order follows a straightforward process.

Each business card type has a dedicated product page where you select quantity, size, and finish options, then upload your artwork. Accepted file formats are PDF, SVG, and Adobe Illustrator (.ai or .eps) in CMYK colour mode with 3mm bleed and outlined fonts. A digital proof is sent before production begins - production does not start until you approve the proof.

Production times vary by card type. Standard, flat foil, and coloured paper business cards are available with 24-hour production. Scodix, raised foil, spot UV, and duplex cards have longer production times due to the additional finishing steps involved - contact the team for current lead times on these formats. Australian express shipping is included on all production orders. International orders ship via DHL at a flat rate of AUD $35.

After testing the sample pack, order the card type that suits your brand directly. Standard business cards are the fastest and most affordable option, available with 24-hour production. Flat foil business cards deliver a mirror-bright metallic finish at a mid-range price point. For premium tactile impact, raised foil, Scodix, spot UV, and duplex cards each offer a distinct finish and weight. All card types are printed and dispatched from the Melbourne studio.