Digital BW, The Print

I'd like to add to this post since Entrada neutral is quickly becoming my new favorite too. I 
tested Entrada against PremierArt Fine Art which is supposed to be the same as Epson 
UltraSmooth. I expected PremierArt to render a "sharper" image because of it's smoother 
surface but I found that the Entrada gave a sharper image. I find the color of the Entrada 
very pleasing as well. It's not bright white (no optical brighteners) but it's not so "beigey" 
either.

Same specs here, Epson 2200, matte black inkset, IP driver
Michael


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, <Alan.Huntley@c...> wrote:
> 
> Just last night I tested Moab Entrada Bright White and Natural against EEM, Epson Velvet 
FA, Epson Ultrasmooth, HPR, and PremierArt Hot Press. As expected, all have a different 
"look", but my initial impression is that I'm really liking the Entrada Natural. My next 
favorites are the Epson Velvet and Ultrasmooth. Surface and base paper color of Entrada 
Natural, to my eye/feel, looks nearly identical to Ultrasmooth. But, it seems to print a little 
"brighter" on my Epson 2200, UC inks, with IP driver.
> 
> I'll have to live with these test prints for a few weeks but, so far, I think Entrada Natural 
will be my new primary paper of choice.
> 
> Alan Huntley