Super Postcards

What are Super Postcards?

Super Postcards are InkPavo’s strong postcard option with an irresistibly velvety Soft Touch finish. They’re double-sided, full color, and made from responsibly sourced FSC® certified material.

Want a little extra shine? You can add Gold or Silver Foil as a special finish for a polished accent that catches the light.

Is this right for you?

This works well if you want:

• Strong Postcards with a velvety Soft Touch finish
• Double-sided, full-color printing
• Optional Gold or Silver Foil accents
• Up to 25 different back designs per pack with Mix & Match
• A choice between coating on the back only or coating on both sides
• A range of postcard sizes, from Small to Large

Compared to other postcard paper stocks:

• Super is strong and durable, with a silky Soft Touch coating and optional Gold or Silver Foil
• Original is InkPavo’s feel-good premium paper, available with matte or gloss coating
• Luxe is extra-thick, uncoated and naturally textured, with a choice of 8 color seams

At a glance

FeatureSpecificationMaterialResponsibly sourced FSC® certified materialFinishVelvety Soft Touch finishPaper weight18–19ptPrintDouble-sided, full colorMix & MatchSame front image, up to 25 different back designsCoatingCoated on the back only, or coated on both sidesWritable sideIf coated on the back only, the front is uncoated and can be written on with a pen. If coated on both sides, you won’t be able to write on your postcards with a pen.Special finishesGold Foil or Silver FoilFoil coverageLess than 50% special finish on each side of your designEnvelopes****Not included Finish options

Coated on the back only

The front will be uncoated, so you’ll be able to write on it with a pen.

Coated on both sides

This means you won’t be able to write on your postcards with a pen.

• Material:
  • Made from responsibly sourced FSC® certified material
• Best for: Full-color, double-sided postcards with a strong paper feel, velvety Soft Touch finish, and optional foil accents

Gold and Silver Foil options

Super Postcards can be finished with shiny Gold Foil or Silver Foil. These special finishes work best as accents, adding a bright metallic detail to selected parts of your design.

To get the best result, avoid large, solid blocks of foil. Try to balance standard print with special finish. In total, each side of your design must contain less than 50% special finish.

Gold Foil

A shiny gold special finish for selected design accents.

Silver Foil

A shiny silver special finish for selected design accents.

Sizes and format

Postcards are available in 7 sizes:

Small
4.13" x 5.83"
Standard
4" x 6"
Square
4.72" x 4.72"
Rack Cards
3.67" x 8.5"
Medium
5" x 7"
Half Page
5.5" x 8.5"
Large
6” x 9”
Customization

Super Postcards can be printed double-sided and in full color. With InkPavo’s Mix & Match option, the front of every card in your pack will have the same image, and you can have up to 25 different back designs.

Mix & Match options may be limited on InkPavo Designs.

• Soft Touch: Velvety finish for a smooth premium feel
• Gold Foil: Shiny special finish accent in gold
• Silver Foil: Shiny special finish accent in silver
• Coated on the back only: The front will be uncoated, so you’ll be able to write on it with a pen
• Coated on both sides: You won’t be able to write on your postcards with a pen
• Foil coverage: Each side of your design must contain less than 50% special finish

You can design your Super Postcards by:

• Customizing a blank design
• Uploading a complete design
• Using InkPavo templates if you’re creating Small or Medium Postcards
• If you’re uploading your own custom designs, check the Artwork Specifications as well as our Postcard Sizing Templates before ordering

How they compare

Super Postcards are part of InkPavo’s wider Postcard range. Here’s how the paper stocks compare.

Postcard paper stockFinish or coatingOriginal (16-17pt):

• Our “feel good” premium paper
• Available with a matte or gloss coating
• With a coating on one side, or both

Super (18-19pt):

• Impressively strong and durable
• Silky, Soft Touch coating
• With a coating on one side, or both
• Add shiny Gold or Silver Foil

Luxe (32pt):

• Extra-thick Superfine® paper
• Choice of 8 eye-catching color seams
• Uncoated and naturally textured

What to know before ordering

• Pricing depends on the size, finish and turnaround time you choose.
• Use the online Cost Calculator to calculate product cost and delivery turnarounds.
• Choose back-only coating if you want an uncoated front that can be written on with a pen.
• Choose coating on both sides if you want both sides coated, but keep in mind you won’t be able to write on the postcards with a pen.
• Special finishes work best as design accents.
• Avoid large, solid blocks of foil. Try to balance standard print and special finish.
• Each side of your design must contain less than 50% special finish.
• If you’re uploading your own custom designs, check the Artwork Specifications before ordering.
• Templates are available for Small or Medium Postcards.
• Envelopes are not included with Postcards but are available to purchase separately.
• Super Postcards are made from responsibly sourced FSC® certified material.

FAQs

What Postcard sizes do you offer?

• Small (4.13"x 5.83")
• Square (4.72"x 4.72")
• Rack Cards (3.67"x 8.5")
• Medium (5"x 7")
• Half Page (5.5"x 8.5")"
• Large (6” x 9”)
• Standard size (4” x 6”)

Why should I choose Super Postcards?

Super is a strong paper with an irresistibly velvety Soft Touch finish. You can also add shiny Gold or Silver Foil to your cards for an extra “wow”.

How much foil can I have?

Special finishes work best as design accents. Avoid large, solid blocks of foil and try to balance standard print with special finish. In total, each side of your design must contain less than 50% special finish.

How much do Super Postcards cost?

The cost depends on the size, finish and turnaround time you choose. Use the online Cost Calculator for an accurate quote.

Are Super Postcards available with Mix & Match?

Yes. With Mix & Match, you can have up to 25 different back designs per pack for free. All InkPavo Postcards are also double-sided and full color.

Do you do any other Postcard paper stocks?

Yes. InkPavo also offers Original and Luxe Postcards. Original is 16–17pt, great quality and great value, and available in matte or gloss. Luxe is 32pt, textured and thick, with a colored edge.

How can I design my Super Postcards?

You can customize a blank design, upload a complete design or use InkPavo templates if you’re creating Small or Medium Postcards.

Do your Super Postcards have any sustainability credentials?

Super Postcards are made from responsibly sourced FSC® certified material.