Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark" 
<paul.roark@v...> wrote:
> I'm not sure RC paper have made the grade yet, but I like the 
surface and
> price of the Ilford Smooth gloss and pearl papers.  They do seem to 
have a
> few defects with Ultra Tone inks, however.

I have used IGS Glossy and Pearl on colour prints (Epson 2100OEM 
inks) and far prefer the pearl finish.  To me the glossy has a veiled 
milky look.  

I have tried Black Only on the pearl but find the green hue 
unacceptable in daylight.  With very myopic eyesight, I could see no 
dots with my glasses off and my nose close to the print.  I used the 
Pettit 100 step wedge with aletrnate rows reversed so that I could 
judge the steps (no densitometer).  I was able to improve shadow 
detail with a curve that I made into an action.

Before it was withdrawn, I downloaded Cathy Stratton's profile for 
IGSP and am finding black and white prints show some promise. 
Unfortunately my PC went on strike at the weekend and I have not 
ventured further.

I would like to know what hues the black ultratone displays under 
different lighting conditions?

Colin