I recently realized that Finest is my favorite modern Topps set. It has set the standard for what I love about new-era cards: premium production, manageable set size, and experimental graphics.

The 2021 set features futuristic geometry that, while trendy, I believe will age well and become nostalgic—much like the best ‘90s cards have.

And then there are the Kintsukuroi parallels...

2021 Topps Finest JAZZ CHISHOLM Rookie Variation Kintsukuroi Black Gold Refractor FRD-JC

These absolutely slapped in 2021 Rookie Variations. The juxtaposition of the old Japanese “golden joinery” concept with the modern graphics, solid concept and impressive execution.

Old meets new.