Digital BW, The Print

Right, I just did a similar thing...but I (and Antonis) agree that the
Somerset Velvet texture doesn't look great coated.

You might try Arches Hot Press 90...I believe they have a white one now, so
you don't have to use the natural color...altough its possible that the
white may only be available in cold press (textured).  The 90 (185gm) should
go through your 3000 much like EAM.  There is also a 140 (300gm)...I used to
go through this by the case back in my drawing days.

The problem with all of these papers relative to coated inkjet papers,
however, is posterization, poor shadow detail and blotching.  That said,
I've had arches hot press/Epson 1270 photos hanging in my house for several
years now.  I'm sure if you put your mind to it you could make it work...It
would be a lot cheaper...that's for sure.  What you will really need for
this is a RIP though...because the ink demand will be really, really
different than the coated papers.

Robert

On 10/16/02 3:23 PM, "Paul Roark" <paul.roark@...> wrote:

> Does anyone know if there is a smooth, uncoated paper?  Perhaps one of the
> Arches cold or hot press papers?
> 
> The reason I ask is that Somerset Velvet hits a dMax of over 1.9 with only
> two coats.  However, I'm not a fan of the textured look.  It might be
> interesting to see what a smooth uncoated paper would do.
> 
> Paul
> http://www.PaulRoark.com
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