[ktsmith]

We print our cards glossy front w/ contact info. Matte back with small qr code containing contact info from front and the remaining area blank for quick notes. If someone wants to retain my contact info they can scan the qr code with one of the dozens of scanners currently available without having to worry about typos, data entry etc. It's also a bit of a conversation starter with those that have never seen one or don't know how they work which can make the meeting more memorable if it's a convention type setting.

[cd34]

I don't mind a glossy front as long as I have a matte side. I've used Sanford Uniball Micro blue pens since the 80s, but, at times have had to swap to the bic ballpoint disposable to write on a glossy card. Funniest thing ever was a prospect that had a card printed on actual photographic paper and he said, let me write my direct phone number on the card... after a few tries, flipped it over, still no joy. He ended up writing his number on one of my cards, which meant I had to keep both of those cards together. It was a beautiful card though and after 10 years, it is still in my desk.