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

2004-01-21 by sandersnyc

Paul, you are my Hero.  I just read the readme you posted on the web, and you are 
nearing the spot I've longed to occupy.  When you port these curves over to the 2200, 
and then to the 7600, I will be a happy man. 

Thank you thank you thank you thank you.

Sanders

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark" 
<paul.roark@v...> wrote:
> 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
> 
> For UT2-Readme information and settings see:
> 
> http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/UT2-Readme.htm

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