Digital BW, The Print

I am running Eboni 6 (thanks again to Paul Roark for sharing his knowledge) and printing on Epson Hot Press Rag.

While I like the look of these prints, for me they lack a little of the pop and contrast that you get from a traditional B&W silver print. I've never been a fan of matte surface, but the Eboni on the Hot Press Rag has a great Dmax and I've been converted by necessity. Still, I miss the silver print look, and glossy pigments seem to be a PITA.

Today, I took some of my prints and gave them several coats of Sureguard luster spray. YES!!!!  The very slight luster takes them from very good to great. Easily the best prints I have ever made outside of a darkroom. They glow.

Give it a shot. It may be just what you need.

Parker Smith
www.ParkerSmithFineArt.com