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RE: [Digital BW] Luster v Semigloss (but not Semimatte, alas)

2004-01-21 by Paul Roark

Sanders,

>Paul Roark said:

>"In light of the strong dmax readings we're getting 
>with the Ilford Smooth and Epson Premium Semigloss,
>Glossy, and Luster, those are the RC papers I recommend."

>Okay, I give in on Semimatte.  

> As between Luster and Semigloss, Paul, do you have a preference? 

Semigloss.

>My recollection is that Luster has a pebbly surface that 
>I didn't like but that Semigloss had a smoother surface 
>(and Semimatte the smoothest of all). 

I agree.

Right now my preferences are 

1.  Epson Premium Semigloss for the top, archival, sprayed alternative; 

2.  Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl for a 30 year, sprayed print; 

3.  Epson Glossy Photo Paper for a cheap but good image that needs no spray.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

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