A New Playing Card Project Is Live — Oakford Reserves!
11 days ago
– Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at 05:18:13 PM
Hello Reign of Kings Backers!
It’s been a while since the Reign of Kings campaign, but I wanted to reach back out to this incredible group of collectors and let you know that my newest playing card project is officially LIVE on Kickstarter!
For this project, I’ve traded medieval kingdoms and royal courts for the weathered barrels, hidden cellars, and rich history of an old American whiskey distillery.
Oakford Reserves is a completely custom, hand-illustrated playing card collection inspired by the heritage and craftsmanship of American whiskey making.
Like Reign of Kings, the goal was to create more than another deck of cards. I wanted to build an entire world around the artwork—one filled with characters, history, and details that reward you every time you pick up the deck.
And, of course, I’ve pushed the production details with the premium materials and finishes that have become a big part of my work.
24-HOUR EARLY BIRD — AVAILABLE NOW
For those of you who supported Reign of Kings, I wanted to make sure you heard about the launch while the Oakford Reserves 24-Hour Early Bird is still available.
The Early Bird is only open during the first 24 hours of the campaign.
After that window closes, the Early Bird reward will no longer be available.
If you enjoyed collecting Reign of Kings and would like to see what I’ve been working on next, head over to Kickstarter and take a look at the complete Oakford Reserves collection.
BACK OAKFORD RESERVES ON KICKSTARTER →
Thank you again for supporting Reign of Kings and for continuing to follow my work. Every project I get to create is possible because collectors like you continue to support independent artists and custom playing cards.
I hope you’ll join me for the next one.
— Jody
Black Ink Branded
Blood and Brine NOW LIVE!
8 months ago
– Tue, Feb 10, 2026 at 02:40:50 PM
To my Reign of Kings backers—thank you!
My newest Kickstarter, Blood & Brine Playing Cards, is now live. While Reign of Kings explored power, legacy, and rule, this new deck sails into darker waters—pirate lore, cursed treasure, and a crew claimed by the sea.
As always, Blood & Brine is fully custom and hand-illustrated, crafted with the same attention to detail and storytelling you expect—just with salt in the air and blood in the tide. There are limited editions and backer-only rewards available during the campaign.
If you enjoyed Reign of Kings, I think you’ll feel right at home aboard this next voyage.
Click Here To Back ->
— Black Ink Branded 🏴☠️
All Rewards Have Been Shipped!
8 months ago
– Tue, Jan 27, 2026 at 09:37:43 AM
Dear Backers,
We are thrilled to announce that all rewards have officially shipped! 🎉 Every deck, add-on, and package is now on its way to your doorstep.
You should begin receiving your rewards very soon—some of you may already have them in hand. Please keep an eye on your mailboxes and let us know when your Reign of Kings arrive. We love seeing your photos and hearing your first impressions, so feel free to share them with us on Kickstarter, social media, or by tagging us directly.
This marks the final chapter of fulfillment for Reign of Kings. We cannot thank you enough for joining us on this adventure. Your support, encouragement, and excitement made this project possible, and we hope these decks bring you as much joy as we had in creating them.
Hope you are ready for another great project…
Yes, I will be launching Blood and Brine Next Monday at 12:00 noon (New York Time). Here's a preview:
Get Notified At Time of Launch...
Thank you!
Jody Eklund
Great News! We are now shipping your rewards!
9 months ago
– Tue, Jan 13, 2026 at 06:28:56 AM
This is it! We've started shipping your rewards yesterday (Jan 12, 2026)!
Some of you have probaby received a shipping notice. That means your rewards are on there way to you. Thank you for your support and patience.
I am still waiting for the T-shirts to come in, but they should be in today. For those who ordered Reign shirts, those will be going out soon.
Thank you all, talk with you again once I have finished sending out your rewards.
Jody
Production Update #3: Heads Up - Charging Credit Cards and Locking Surveys
9 months ago
– Wed, Dec 31, 2025 at 07:03:22 AM
Hi Backers!
Just wanted to give you a little heads up that we plan to charge cards for shipping and add-on items you purchased or any additional funds you may owe through BackerKit on January 2, 2026. This charge will appear on your bank statement as FLUENT DBA BLACK INK. Please make sure that you have the correct card information on file. If any issues arise with your payment you’ll receive an email letting your know to correct your payment information.
If you need to review payment information, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at:
Locking shipping addresses
We will be locking shipping addresses soon. That means you have two days to update your shipping address in your BackerKit survey.
If you need to review your shipping address, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page (Use the same link as the one above).
If you haven’t answered your survey yet, you can still fill it out to get your rewards, but your shipment may be delayed.
We’re currently aiming to ship rewards starting on January 12, 2026. If you need to change your shipping address, please make the changes in your BackerKit survey in the next two days.
Thanks!
