Digital BW, The Print

Mike Kravit wrote:

> I just finished printing a limited edition portfolio in 16x20. All 
> printes are on William Turner 300. None exhibit any flaking 
after 
> showing the portfolio several times.
> 
> I also have prints on William Turner made months ago that get 
a fair 
> bit of handling. No flaking there either.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> Mike


Mike, I just can´t believe it. You don´t talk about German Etching, 
don´t you?
I love W.T. but I always had flaking problems with it.
I discussed the issue with some Hahnemule guys months ago. 
They were aware of the problem and stated, that it is caused by 
rag fibers, which have not enough time to lay down plane(ly) on 
the felt during the production process. They intended to slow 
down the production velocity to achieve a smoother surface, 
which hopefully won´t split off small coating particles.
Maybe they really achieved their aim.
I always brush or even vacuum clean my W.T. before printing.
Bernd