How to Get the 'Black Card' Look (Without the Annual Fee)

The "Black Card" is a pop-culture icon. It appears in rap lyrics and Bond movies. But with a $5,000 initiation fee, it is out of reach for most.

However, you can capture that "Stealth Wealth" aesthetic with your own debit card.

The Recipe for Luxury

To recreate this look using our Matte Black DIY Kit, follow these design rules:

Matte, not Gloss: Real luxury is understated. The matte black finish absorbs light rather than reflecting it.
Classic Borders: Use a "Greek Key" or floral border pattern around the edge of the card.
Roman Fonts: Don't use Arial. Use fonts like Trajan Pro or Times New Roman for your name.
Center Your Name: Instead of putting your name in the bottom corner, center it on the card. It looks more like a membership badge and less like a banking tool.

Note: We do not engrave trademarked logos (like the head or Amex text), but the aesthetic style is free for anyone to use!

The "Black Card" is a pop-culture icon. It appears in rap lyrics and Bond movies. But with a $5,000 initiation fee, it is out of reach for most.

However, you can capture that "Stealth Wealth" aesthetic with your own debit card.

To recreate this look using our Matte Black DIY Kit, follow these design rules:

Matte, not Gloss: Real luxury is understated. The matte black finish absorbs light rather than reflecting it.
Classic Borders: Use a "Greek Key" or floral border pattern around the edge of the card.
Roman Fonts: Don't use Arial. Use fonts like Trajan Pro or Times New Roman for your name.
Center Your Name: Instead of putting your name in the bottom corner, center it on the card. It looks more like a membership badge and less like a banking tool.

Note: We do not engrave trademarked logos (like the head or Amex text), but the aesthetic style is free for anyone to use!