Digital BW, The Print

I too used some Eclipse but was not that impressed. While it has a nice
finish it was lacking a little depth that I get from
Hahnemuhle torchon and photo rag. One good thing though was the price is
better than Hahnemuhle.

Bill




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