WHAT IS Original / Matte Finishing
Original finishing is one of three available stainless steel, gold, and rose gold metal finishings. These finishings affect the appearance of the un-etched metal of the card surface. Although original finishing is not as reflective as our mirror finishing, it still has an elegant sheen which is comparable to the appearance of high-end stainless steel appliances. This finishing is ideal for designs with large un-etched areas since it is more scratch resistant than our mirror finishing. Metal cards featuring original finishing are very robust and can be combined with any other metal print feature available.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
● Original finishing cannot be combined with mirror finishing or brushed finishing on one side, however, RockDesign can produce cards that have original finishing on one side and mirror or brushed finishing on the other.
● Original finishing is only available on our stainless steel, gold and rose gold metals.
● Original finishing is prone to show fingerprint markings, but is more resistant to them than our mirror finishing.
● The contrast between original finishing and etching is more subtle compared to other finishes. For this reason, we recommend that contact information should be sized to at least 10PT and should include spot color if legibility is a concern.
