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Re: [Digital BW] Paper comparison

2003-01-31 by Jerry Olson

Hahnemuhle papers have the deepest blacks.

Jerry


Truman Prevatt wrote:
> 
> I'm about to buy paper again. I am looking for peoples experiences. I am
> currently using Somerst Phot Enhanced Velvet (225 gsm). I am very please
> with the crisp white of the paper stock. On this paper the highlights
> glow and shadow detail is very good. I also like that this paper prints
> slightly cool.  However I am not real happy that it doesn't have a lot
> of deep black.
> 
> How does this paper compare to Photo Rag across the board - highlight
> rendering, base brightness, shadow detail and black. I may just by a
> couple boxes of both and compare but any input would be appreciated.
> 
> Truman
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