Handheld sign product
Rigid Paperboard for Displays, Promotions, and Handheld Signs
Hard card offers more structure and presence than standard paper while remaining lightweight and economical for temporary indoor signage.
The Sign Catalog produces hard card pieces from print-ready artwork and can trim them for sign holders, countertop displays, easels, promotions, and handheld use.
Product details
Hard Card Features
A practical choice when a printed piece needs more stiffness than paper but does not require a plastic or rigid-panel substrate.
Material Characteristics
- Heavy paperboard with a firmer, more substantial feel
- Lightweight and easy to handle, display, and ship
- Best suited to dry interior environments
Printing and Finishing
- Full-color printing from print-ready artwork
- Standard sizes or custom trimming when available
- Rounded corners, scoring, or other finishing may be available by project
Planning for Use
- Well suited to short-term and medium-term indoor programs
- Easy to update when promotions, pricing, or messaging changes
- Should be protected from moisture, bending, and rough handling
Common uses
Where Hard Card Works Well
Hard card is effective for indoor applications that need a clean printed finish and enough rigidity to stand, hang, or sit in a holder.
Point of Purchase
Counter cards, tabletop signs, shelf displays, product callouts, and small easel-mounted graphics.
Promotional Cards
Limited-time offers, seasonal campaigns, product launches, pricing notices, and short-run retail messaging.
Handheld and Event Pieces
Event cards, informational signs, meeting materials, presentation pieces, and temporary handheld messaging.
Quote preparation
Information to Include With Your Request
These details help us determine the appropriate stock, size, printing, finishing, and packaging requirements.
Project Specifications
- Finished width and height
- Quantity of each design or size
- Single-sided or double-sided printing
- Preferred stock or thickness, when known
Display and Finishing
- Holder, easel, countertop, frame, or handheld use
- Square or rounded corners
- Scoring, folding, or custom-cut requirements
- Packaging and distribution needs
Start your order
Request a Hard Card Quote
Share your sizes, quantities, artwork, display method, and finishing needs. We will review the project and recommend a hard card production setup suited to your program.