I purchased these cards for my children in hopes they would have an easier time with some card cuts and such with their smaller hands. The paper stock is very likely the same thickness as the standard rider back decks, which does make them slightly awkward to handle because they are significantly smaller than the standard deck. The finish on them is smooth, not air-cushioned, which causes them to stick and not produce smooth fans. However, for the price and considering spreads and flourishes were likely not the main intention for Bicycle producing this deck, I’d say this mini-deck is very adequate for what it is: a smaller version of a standard deck.