Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., J Greer <jgpinfo@u...> 
wrote:
> Cone (inkjetmall.com) sells sample packs that contain a sheet 
or two of the 
> Photo Rag variations. It's an inexpensive way to try some.

I believe that MediaStreet.com sells a *very* similar product as 
Photo Rag, under the name Royal Renaissance, for a somewhat 
lesser price.

I also think that German Etching has a slightly more textured 
surface than Photo Rag.

I also tested a paper called BrightCube Satine BrightWhite 
recently, and at least on my 9600, running Ultrachromes and 
matte black, the black level on the Brightcube was as good or 
better. Plus, the paper is noticeably heavier and more stout. And, 
it's much cheaper than PhotoRag.

http://www.brightcube.com/products/paper/

I am not endorsing any of these yet. I am still testing them. I was 
printing everything on Museo, but the MatteBlack ink does not do 
well with Museo (weak blacks). Therefore, I'm on the hunt...

MT, http://marktucker.com