Unless they have recently changed their product, all Vista Print cards (including the free ones) are full-size. I’ve ordered from them several times, and have always been pleased.

Thanks for a great read.

As for Vista Print, rumor has it that their free cards are not full size. I can’t confirm that personally, but be careful, if that would bother you.

Finally I wrote an article a while back about business cards for law students.

Get good, heavy card stock. no one likes cheapo flimpsy ones. i prefer simple business cards made of heavy card stock, with a little texture, raised lettering with beveled edges, because it gives the impression of importance and being up front and to the point. remember, the first thing the person receiving the card will notice is the heft and texture of the card. If it it feels interesting, then it is probably worth looking at. People remember things more when more than one of their senses were engaged.

I think simplicity stands out far more than something “visually” striking. visually striking is too busy. your business card shouldn’t be a billboard. something simple with company name/seal, your name, your position, your contact information in a readable but stylish font. this doesn’t mean it cannot be creative, especially if you are in a creative field.

and let’s not forget that depending on which part of the world you find yourself in, the presentation of the card is just as if not more important than the card.