Let’s face it, in our increasingly digital world, sometimes it feels like writing a physical check is a relic from a bygone era. We’re Venmo-ing, Zelle-ing, Apple Pay-ing our way through life. But then, reality hits. That landlord who only accepts checks. The local contractor who prefers paper. The thoughtful birthday gift that just feels more personal with a handwritten check in a card. Or, if you’re a small business owner like me, the endless stream of invoices and payments that still, often, require a good old-fashioned check. For years, I just accepted whatever checks my bank offered. They were usually generic, a bit boring, and frankly, overpriced. It felt…