Digital BW, The Print

Julian, 
I printed a portrait today on several different papers including Eclipse, Somerset Enhanced, Museo, Torchon, Orwell, Tunbridge, Concorde Rag.  These prints were intended for my portfolios. 

I view these prints at Portfolio distance (about 18"), close up (about 6 inches) and with a 5x magnifier.  

My three favorites today were Torchon (Orwell Profile), Museo (Concorde Rag Profile), and Tunbridge (Tunbridge) for various reasons.  

If I had to pick just one for quality of image, feel of paper, dmax and overall look, I would pick the Torchon for best image...for this subject (a head shot of a man, 40% of printed image was solid black background).

The Torchon has a definite texture which is noticeable when unprinted, but as soon as an image is on it, the texture "disappears" and becomes un-noticeable...at least to my eyes, as I am focused on the image now.  At the same time the unprinted areas (borders of the print) have a very nice white textured look which I find appealing and very "art print" looking.    I think Torchon is one of the underused and underestimated fine art papers out there.  

I also like the substantial weight of the Torchon for portfolio work.  It is bright white and 100% acid free (but not rag).  

Second choice was Museo for weight/tone.  Tunbridge I liked very much for image and warmer tone.  

Good Luck and Good Light, 
Steadman.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tim Spragens 
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Monday, July 30, 2001 12:28 PM
  Subject: Re: [DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint]paper advice


  Julian,

  the texture of the Torchon is much coarser, and I find it less 
  intrusive viewed close than the William Turner. Have you used 
  it/seen it? If not, I'll stick something in the post for you.

  Tim

  > I'm about to start printing a portfolio and I'm finding the WT too
  > textured for close viewing.


  --
  Tim Spragens
  http://www.borderless-photos.com


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