diff --git a/src/static_src/scss/_card-deck.scss b/src/static_src/scss/_card-deck.scss
index 204b77d..f2eff92 100644
--- a/src/static_src/scss/_card-deck.scss
+++ b/src/static_src/scss/_card-deck.scss
@@ -834,11 +834,15 @@ html:has(.sig-backdrop) {
// Mobile-safe: filter on raster images works fine cross-browser
// (the [[feedback-mobile-svg-glow]] dead-end was specifically
// SVG glow, not raster drop-shadow).
+ // `--img-stroke-w` is the cardinal-stroke offset (default 0.2rem).
+ // Framed rectangular decks (RWS) thin it via `body.deck-family-english`
+ // below so the stroke doesn't double the card's own printed border —
+ // 2026-05-29 polish, may be reverted.
filter:
- drop-shadow( 0.2rem 0 0 var(--img-stroke-color))
- drop-shadow(-0.2rem 0 0 var(--img-stroke-color))
- drop-shadow( 0 0.2rem 0 var(--img-stroke-color))
- drop-shadow( 0 -0.2rem 0 var(--img-stroke-color))
+ drop-shadow( var(--img-stroke-w, 0.2rem) 0 0 var(--img-stroke-color))
+ drop-shadow( calc(-1 * var(--img-stroke-w, 0.2rem)) 0 0 var(--img-stroke-color))
+ drop-shadow( 0 var(--img-stroke-w, 0.2rem) 0 var(--img-stroke-color))
+ drop-shadow( 0 calc(-1 * var(--img-stroke-w, 0.2rem)) 0 var(--img-stroke-color))
drop-shadow( 1px 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1));
}
.sig-stage-card-back-img { display: none; } // shown only when flipped
@@ -855,6 +859,17 @@ html:has(.sig-backdrop) {
}
}
+// RWS (english family) cards are clean cream rectangles that carry their own
+// printed border, so the full 0.2rem contour stroke reads as a redundant
+// double-frame (unlike the irregular Minchiate cut, where it cleaves to the
+// shape). Thin it to a crisp edge for the equipped english deck. Custom props
+// inherit, so setting it on cascades into every image card on the page.
+// (Polish 2026-05-29 — may be reverted; revert = drop this rule + the
+// `--img-stroke-w` var + the base.html body class.)
+body.deck-family-english {
+ --img-stroke-w: 0.08rem;
+}
+
// ─── My Sign picker — sizing + state-gated reveal ────────────────────────────
// Two-phase layout: landing (DRY 1-chair hex w. SCAN SIGN center) → picker
// (sig-card grid below an always-present stage frame). SAVE SIGN rides
diff --git a/src/templates/core/base.html b/src/templates/core/base.html
index bdb7517..c6787f3 100644
--- a/src/templates/core/base.html
+++ b/src/templates/core/base.html
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
-
+
{% include "core/_partials/_navbar.html" %}