Digital BW, The Print

Ken, if you EVER find a truly satisfactory uncoated paper that gives
deep blacks and smooth tones, please do tell us what it is! 

I've never tried the Japanese papers, as they are so expensive. But with
Cheap joes, the prices are about as low as you'll find them. Ask for
their paper catalogue, it's impressive.

Jerry



ken@... wrote:
> 
> Jerry:
> Thank you so much for your suggestions, also Cheap Joes... There is a
> ton of information, and alot of friendly advice from this group...I'm
> sure I'll find a solution soon. I may use a combination of papers,
> coated  & uncoated. Different aesthetic purposes.
> thanks again,
> ken
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., Jerry Olson
> <jerryolson@r...> wrote:
> > Ken, try a sheet or two of Arches Bright White paper. It's
> uncoated, but
> > gives a decent black. It doesn't handle really smooth tones too
> great,
> > as they can look grainy. On the other hand, if that doesn't concern
> you,
> > you may be happy with it. It's archival, acid free, has deckles,
> etc.
> >
> >
> > Jerry
> 
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