Deck View: Albatross No. 5 Standard Playing Cards

Nautical. Mysterious. Timeless.

Albatross No. 5 Standard Playing Cards is a hand-illustrated deck that merges nautical beauty with a haunting mystery from the high seas. Created by A. Haines, every detail is drawn by hand inspired by antique design. Inside, the back design is bold and timeless, alive with nautical motifs. 

The courts are illustrated in the style of old French and Spanish decks... bold colors and broken borders. Spot cards carry chunky retro pips, water-stained as if used in late-night games aboard the ill-fated ship. The Ace of Spades features crossed marlin swords, while the two custom Jokers bring the myths of the sea to life: a fearsome Kraken in red and a beautiful yet treacherous Mermaid in green. 

The tuck case is a work of art: printed inside and out on premium matte stock with a weathered patina, accented in red foil, and sealed with a stamp that recalls antique postage. 

The deck is printed by Legends Playing Card Co. on pre-crushed stock with Classic Finish. The Albatross No. 5 is available now on A. Haines Playing Cards for $23.