Digital BW, The Print

Over a few years of producing faux sepias, I have found the best way for 
me is:

Start with a greyscale image about 10-20% darker than a normal B&W print 
would be..

Convert to duotone/quadtone by using my OWN (not ADOBE's) Sepia 
Quadtones...  I have created a few sets with varying tonalities..  Heck 
I even have some Ferritype and Cyanotype Quads I built..

Once I get the image converted to the correct Quad profile, I then go 
back into levels to get the new tonal ranges to fall where I want them..

Then, convert the whole thing to RGB..

Tweak the curves or levels...

Print in RGB..

This assures I get the tonal values I want, and should work with any 
properly profiled printer..

[Keith]
 
 

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