What is the best paper cutter to trim cards with?

[bobbyw8469]

I know I am gonna get a lot of flak for this, but I am not looking to deceive people. I am looking for a decent paper cutter to trim up some cards. I have a Doby slate background that looks like printers scrap that I want to look alot cleaner. Can anyone recommend one without any smart a** comments thinking I am up to no good?

[Griffins]

I would use a straight edge and exacto knife. A guillotine cutter is could make the card move a bit as it is cutting if you don't have it held tight enough, and a rotor trimmer is easiest but there is no point spending that much money if you don't use it often.

[bwild22]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

I know I am gonna get a lot of flak for this, but I am not looking to deceive people. I am looking for a decent paper cutter to trim up some cards. I have a Doby slate background that looks like printers scrap that I want to look alot cleaner. Can anyone recommend one without any smart a** comments thinking I am up to no good?

i would contact the original owner and see what they used - it looks pretty spot on and was a high quality job

[bobbyw8469]

The original owner was the Bowman card company from 1949. Do you think they are still around???

[bnorth]

I have full sheets cut at a picture framing gallery. They use a matting cutter and it does a great job.