Digital BW, The Print

Here, I found what I was thinking of. This from Robert Rex of Crane:

The base sheets are made from the same raw material.  The basis weights and
sizes are different, but also the surface finish is slightly different
(although this is due to the basis weight difference; eg, a heavier sheet
will lie harder on the felt of the paper machine, thereby creating a more
pronounced felt mark or surface finish).

The coatings do have slight variations between ESFA and Museo, but the same
profile can indeed be used interchangeably (as reported by some of our
customers).

Both coatings were specifically engineered for pigment-based inks.  For best
archival results, we would suggest Gen4 (I am testing gen5 now), MIS
archival color and quadtone, Indelible; oh, and of course Epson Archival
Inks (that should've been first).  I think these inksets would look equally
good on ESFA and Museo.

Naturally, ESFA/Museo will look awesome with Epsons Photo Dye ink
(1270/1280), but light stability will be greatly reduced.  Epson rates it at
5 years, but I think with proper storage and low light exhibitions will
probably be in the 10 year range (this is my opinion, not scientifically
proven).

Todd

> I thought it was Museo T. But never tried it, I do use Museo, does Epson
> fine art have a different coating?
> 
> Carolyn
> 
> 
>> Tom
>> 
>> It's coated. It's VERY similar to Museo. Both made by Crane.
>> 
>> Todd
>> 
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>> I didn't get a reply previously, but can't imagine that no one has
>>> experience
>>> with 
>>> ESFA, so I'll try again.
>>> 
>>> Does Epson Smooth Fine Art Paper qualify as a smooth uncoated paper?
>>> Epson's
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