Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "Paul Roark" 
<paul.roark@v...> wrote:
> Peter,
> 
<snip> 
 Where really long life is needed, I'll probably use Eclipse 
Satine
> now.
> 
<snip>
> 
> For the serious collectors, use cotton-based paper.  Even if the 
PhotoRag
> fades faster, they will be more inclined to take care of it and not 
have it
> on display that long.  Where I don't need the dramatic blacks, I'm 
going to
> use Eclipse Satine for these people.
> 

Well, I can't get Eclipse 190 gsm anymore. I really liked the stuff, 
have been using it quite awhile. I think my choices are either Museo 
250 gsm or Photorag 188 gsm.

The Museo calipers out to the same as Eclipse 190 gsm (0.015 inch) and 
I think resisted fading about as well as EAM.

The Photorag has deeper blacks, but from the little fade testing I've 
done is a bit weak.

Paul, you've used and fade tested both. I know you like EAM. I'm 
favoring the longevity, and I made due with the lighter blacks when I 
used Eclipse.

I wonder how close Museo prints to Eclipse...? Less texture, anyway.


Any thoughts? Or do you know any sources that still have Eclipse 190 
gsm? Btw, am using standard MIS VM on 1280.
Jim H.