Proxy Foundry’s blog exists for one job: help people make smarter decisions about proxy printing—before they waste money, time, or end up with a stack of cards that look like they were printed through a fog machine.
What we publish (and why)
We publish:
- How-to guides (decklist uploads, proofing, sizing, common mistakes)
- Material and print explanations (cardstock, finish, color, durability)
- Comparisons (features, tradeoffs, “who this is for” guidance)
- Responsible-use guidance (clear disclaimers, playgroup/store etiquette)
We do not publish content meant to help anyone pass proxies off as real cards.
How we research and test
Our editorial process is built around practical, real-world outcomes, not marketing claims.
Depending on the topic, we use:
- Hands-on testing when possible (sample prints, ordering workflows, proof review, handling/sleeving checks)
- Production reality (what tends to go wrong in printing, and how to prevent it)
- Public documentation (product specs, policies, help docs)
- Community feedback as a signal, not the sole source (patterns across many reports matter more than a single review)
When we can’t personally test something, we’ll say so.
Recommendations and comparisons
When we recommend a product, workflow, or service, we try to be explicit about:
- Who it’s best for
- What it’s not good at
- Tradeoffs (price vs speed vs quality)
- What to check before checkout (proof checklist, cropping, set/version consistency)
If we use internal scorecards (quality, service, turnaround, etc.), we’ll describe the categories in plain English.
Conflicts, disclosure, and independence
Proxy Foundry is a printing business. That means:
- Some content may mention our own products or tools.
- Some content may mention competitors (and we’ll try to be fair about it).
If a post includes:
- affiliate links, sponsorships, or paid placements, we will clearly label them.
- a recommendation of our own product, we treat it the same way we’d treat any recommendation: specific claims, clear limits, and practical proofing guidance.
Corrections and updates
We take corrections seriously.
- Small fixes (typos, clarity, minor spec updates) may be made without a note.
- Meaningful changes (pricing structure updates, policy changes, revised recommendations) will be updated with a visible “Last updated” line and/or an editor note.
If you spot something wrong, contact us via the site Contact page with:
- the page title
- what’s incorrect
- a source (if you have one)
Responsible-use stance
Our content is written for casual play and testing. We do not endorse use in sanctioned events, and we do not help anyone create deceptive counterfeit products. If a topic veers into that territory, we don’t publish it.
Last updated: January 2, 2026
Editor Bio: John Monsen
John Monsen is the editor of Proxy Foundry and a print industry veteran with over 20 years of experience. He focuses on practical, test-driven guidance: what actually affects print results, what causes common failures (cropping, dark prints, inconsistent versions), and how to catch problems before you hit “Order.”
John also writes and reviews across the broader consumer print world—stickers, labels, business cards, and print workflows—bringing the same mindset to proxy printing: measure what matters, ignore marketing fluff, and tell readers the tradeoffs plainly. His work emphasizes hands-on checks, proofing discipline, and realistic expectations about print variation.
Role: Editor
Focus: Print quality, materials, ordering workflows, proofing, and responsible-use guidance
Last updated: January 2, 2026