14pt Business Cards
14pt Business Cards
A versatile business card for everyday professional use
A business card has limited space to do a lot of work. It needs to introduce the business, make contact information easy to find, and leave behind something that feels intentional after the conversation is over.
14pt business cards provide a substantial card feel without moving into an unusually heavy stock. The standard 3.5" × 2" format works for nearly any industry, while three coating options let you decide whether the finished card should feel lightly polished, highly glossy, or more understated.
Print only the front for a simple contact card, or use both sides when your branding and information need more room.
14pt business card printing options
- Finished size: 3.5" × 2"
- Stock: 14pt
- Printed sides: Front Only or Front & Back
- Coating: AQ - Semi Gloss (starting at 250un)
- Coating: UV - High Gloss on4-color side (starting at 25un)
- Coating: Dull/Matte (starting at 100un)
- Short-run quantities: Starting at 25 business cards (for UV coating only)
Need round-corner business cards?
The standard online product uses the traditional business-card format, but round-corner business cards may be available by custom quote.
Send a custom quote for quantities over 5000 units.
Three finishes, three different presentations
The coating can change the personality of the same business card design.
AQ - Semi Gloss
AQ Semi Gloss gives the card a lightly polished surface without the stronger reflectivity of a high-gloss UV finish. It is a versatile option when you want color and photography to have some visual lift while keeping the overall presentation balanced.
UV - High Gloss
UV High Gloss creates the most reflective finish of the three choices. It works particularly well with photography, saturated colors, dark backgrounds, bold graphics, and designs intended to make a stronger visual impression.
Dull/Matte
Dull/Matte reduces surface shine for a more restrained appearance. This can work well with minimal branding, typography-focused layouts, neutral palettes, or businesses that prefer a less reflective presentation.
The finish isn't simply an upgrade level. Choose it based on the artwork and the impression you want the card to make.
Business cards built around the way you actually work
Different professions use business cards differently.
Real estate business cards often need to keep an agent's name, brokerage, phone number, email, and property-focused branding easy to recognize. Photography can also play a larger role, making the selected coating especially noticeable.
Construction business cards, plumber business cards, and electrician business cards often function as practical leave-behinds after estimates, service calls, referrals, and job-site conversations. Clear contact information and an easy-to-identify company name tend to matter more than filling every inch of the card.
Landscaping business cards can use project photography and visual branding, while barber business cards and tattoo business cards may lean more heavily into the individual business's personality and visual style.
The product stays the same; the useful information changes based on how customers actually encounter your company.
Start with 25 when you don't need thousands
Not every business needs a large inventory of cards.
These short-run business cards start at 25 units, making them practical for new businesses, independent professionals, employees who need their own contact cards, limited campaigns, temporary information, new designs, or businesses that simply prefer to reorder smaller quantities as needed.
A shorter first run can also make sense when contact details, branding, services, or team members may change before you use a larger quantity.
Design and print with the final size in mind
A standard business card may look large while you're designing it on a monitor, but the finished piece is only 3.5" × 2".
Keep important information readable at actual size. Prioritize the name, company, and contact method rather than treating every line of information as equally important. White space can be just as useful as printed space when it makes the card easier to scan.
When you design and print business cards, reviewing the artwork at its actual physical dimensions is one of the simplest ways to catch type that has become too small or a layout that feels more crowded in print than it did on screen.
A dependable format that doesn't lock you into one look
The appeal of a 14pt card is versatility.
The same stock can become a glossy photo-driven card, a restrained matte professional card, or a balanced semi-gloss everyday card depending on the coating and artwork you select. You can keep the design simple on one side or use both surfaces, and you can start with a short run rather than committing to a large quantity.
That makes 14pt business card printing a practical starting point for established companies, new businesses, independent professionals, tradespeople, creative businesses, and organizations that need a professional card without overcomplicating the product.
What are 14pt business cards?
14pt business cards are business cards produced on stock approximately 14 points thick. The “pt” measurement refers to the card stock thickness, not its weight in pounds. 215 Prints offers 14pt business cards in the standard 3.5" × 2" size with front-only or front-and-back printing and multiple coating choices.
Is 14pt good for business cards?
Yes, 14pt is a commonly used thickness for standard business cards and provides a substantial feel while remaining practical for everyday use. It works well for professional networking, customer handouts, referrals, appointments, service calls, sales teams, and general contact cards.
What is the difference between 14pt and 16pt business cards?
The main difference between 14pt and 16pt business cards is thickness: 16pt stock is slightly thicker and more rigid. A 14pt card offers a traditional professional feel, while 16pt may appeal to buyers who specifically want a heavier card. Neither is automatically better; the right choice depends on the feel and presentation you want.
How thick is a 14pt business card?
A 14pt business card is approximately 0.014 inches thick before accounting for normal manufacturing and finishing variation. In printing, point thickness commonly describes card stock, with one point corresponding to about one-thousandth of an inch.
What size are 14pt business cards?
215 Prints' 14pt business cards measure 3.5" × 2". This is the traditional U.S. business card size and provides enough space for essential branding and contact information while remaining convenient to carry and store.
What is the difference between semi-gloss, high-gloss, and matte business cards?
The main difference is surface reflectivity and overall visual presentation. AQ Semi Gloss provides moderate shine, UV High Gloss creates a more reflective glossy surface, and Dull/Matte reduces shine for a more subdued look. The best finish depends on your artwork and the impression you want the card to make.
Which coating is best for business cards with photos?
A glossy coating is often a good choice when photography, rich color, or strong contrast is important to the design. UV Hi Gloss provides the most reflective finish, while AQ Semi Gloss offers a more moderate level of shine. Dull/Matte can still reproduce photos but gives them a less reflective appearance.
Can 14pt business cards be printed on both sides?
Yes, 215 Prints offers Front Only and Front & Back printing for 14pt business cards. Two-sided printing gives you more usable space without changing the card's physical size and can be useful for services, secondary contact information, appointment details, branding, or other supporting content.
What should I put on the back of a business card?
Use the back for useful information that doesn't compete with the card's main identity. Depending on the business, this may include services, a website, social media details, office hours, appointment information, a QR code, or a short call to action. You can also keep the back simple if the front already includes everything necessary.
Can I order short run business cards?
Yes, these short-run business cards are available starting at 25 units for UV coating. A smaller quantity can make sense for new businesses, individual employees, test designs, temporary contact information, limited campaigns, or anyone who prefers to reorder smaller batches instead of storing a large inventory.
Are round corner business cards available?
Round corner business cards may be available through a custom quote rather than the standard online configuration. Contact 215 Prints if you want rounded corners so we can confirm available production options and pricing for your order.
What business card finish is best for real estate agents?
The best finish depends on the design, not the industry alone. Photo-heavy real estate business cards may benefit from UV Hi Gloss or AQ Semi Gloss, while a minimal or typography-led real estate design may work better with Dull/Matte. Choose the coating based on the artwork and the presentation you want.
Are 14pt cards suitable for construction and trade businesses?
Yes, 14pt business cards work well for contractors, plumbers, electricians, landscapers, and other service businesses. They provide a standard professional format for leaving contact information after estimates, service calls, referrals, networking, or completed jobs. Front-and-back printing can provide additional space for services or other useful information.
Can I use a QR code on a 14pt business card?
Yes, you can include a QR code in the artwork as long as it is large enough, has sufficient contrast, and has clear space around it for reliable scanning. Test the QR code at the actual 3.5" × 2" printed size rather than relying only on how it appears enlarged on a monitor.
Should business card text be large?
Business card text should be large enough to remain comfortably readable at the finished 3.5" × 2" size. No single font size works for every typeface, so review the design at actual size and avoid shrinking important information just to fit more content on the card.
What information should be on a business card?
Most business cards should make the person's or company's identity and preferred contact method immediately clear. Common information includes a name, business name, position or service, phone number, email address, website, and relevant social or location details. Not every card needs all of these, so prioritize the information customers are most likely to use.
