Digital BW, The Print

Alessandro,

The Eclipse paper did great in the torture chamber -- slightly better than
EAM but probably not significantly so.  However, the blacks on Eclipse were
not at dark as EAM's blacks at the start or after the fade test.  They did
not fade more (a problem with some other papers that otherwise do well on
fade tests).

So, while I use Epson Archival Matte as my standard paper, some will argue
that it's wood-pulp base, even if lignin-free (which Epson tells me it is),
may be less desirable than a cotton/rag paper for purchasers who want the
very best long-term storage.

Lignin free, wood-pulp-based paper can be archival, but cotton is said to be
the most pure natural source of cellulose and has historically been
associated with the best long-term storage.  Thus, customers may insist on a
cotton or "rag" paper.  It is for these people that I would probably
recommend the Eclipse paper.  Brightcube Eclipse Satine is represented at
being "Made of 100% cotton fiber, acid and lignin-free."

Paul
http://www.PaulRoark.com


________________________________

  -----Original Message-----
  From: Alessandro Pardi [mailto:alessandro.pardi@...]
  Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 7:34 AM
  To: 'DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com'
  Subject: RE: [Digital BW] Eclipse Satine -- for Jerry


  Paul,
  do you mean that when the prints come out of the torture chamber the
Eclipse
  has better blacks than the EAM or simply that it has faded less?

  Alessandro Pardi

  -----Original Message-----
  From: Paul Roark [mailto:paul.roark@...]

  <snip>

  I found the blacks a little weak with MIS VM/FS K, but for those who
insist
  on an acid-free, cotton-fiber paper, this one looks like an excellent
  choice.  It is the only paper to (barely) beat Epson Archival Matte in my
  fade tests.

  Paul
  http://www.PaulRoark.com <http://www.PaulRoark.com>




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