Smooth vs ragged

A smooth board shows low cards without pairs — like 2-3-5-7. A ragged board shows bricks — like 2-K-Q. Bet and call much more carefully against smooth boards.

Your own upcards advertise too. If you show A-2-3, people give you credit for a strong low draw. If you show A-2-K, they know you bricked.

'Smooth vs ragged' (Razz, G0): High cards and pairs are bricks — pretty starts don't override dead boards.