Digital BW, The Print

Arlene,

I think PhotoRag (including the private label versions) is the visual champ.
I have seen no other matte paper with as high a dmax and dynamic range.  I,
of course, like smooth papers for a traditional "photographic" look.

I am bothered by the PhotoRag optical brighteners, flaking, and sensitive
coating (to both physical abrasion and gas attack).  I flip-flop on what
paper is best overall for these reasons.  The new PermaJet papers (Alpha,
etc.) are contenders (dmax between EEM and PhotoRag, almost no flaking, and
no or little OBAs, depending on version).  UltraSmooth and the related
PremierArt papers are contenders (average dmax, almost no flaking, no OBAs
but still relatively white).  And, when price is weighted, Moab papers are
in contention (flaking and an average dmax being the main drawbacks I know
of).

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com 

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-----Original Message-----
From: lovelipp [mailto:ArleneLoveL@...] 
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 10:38 AM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Enhanced Matt and Ultrasmooth Fine Art

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark" 
<paul.roark@v...> wrote:
> 
> >I've been noticing that my older Enhanced Matt prints are starting 
to 
> >yellow in the paper base.  These papers have been stored in a 
> >drawer.  Is this normal?
> 
> EEM is a non-buffered, acidic, wood-based (with residual lignin) 
paper that
> appears to deteriorate quickly in certain storage conditions.  If 
you can't
> re-print the images on acid-free paper, store them with buffered 
interleaves
> in a dry, acid-free environment.  
> 
> Among other sources of problems, other papers in a drawer may be 
releasing
> acids that will attack un-buffered prints.  That is what appears to 
have
> polluted my silver prints.  You can interrupt the acidic cascade 
(chain
> reaction) by putting the paper in a bag with a cap full of ammonia 
for about
> 10 minutes.  It'll stay yellow, and the ammonia will not buffer the 
EEM, but
> it might help stop the cascading chain reaction. 
> 
> If the drawer is wood, it may be a source of problems.
> 
> We really need a good, affordable, acid-free paper to replace EEM.  
Most of
> the papers that come close don't have the dmax or are otherwise not 
quite up
> to the EEM quality, however.  I'm not sure I'd trust any non-cotton 
paper
> with really long-term uses.
> 
> >Also, does anyone know if Ultrasmooth Fine Art will become 
available 
> >in sizes suitable for the 2200?
> 
> Have you tried the Premier Imaging Fine Art Hot Press papers?  I 
think they
> are close to UltraSmooth.  (I believe the come from the same basic 
stock,
> although there are some profile differences.)  For even a more 
affordable
> alternative, try the Moab Entrada papers.  The Natural (no OBAs) 
Entrada 300
> seems like a good substitute for UltraSmooth.  Be sure to brush or 
wipe it
> first to avoid flaking.
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com

Paul, Do you think there is any paper as good or better than H Photo 
Rag? I know it's $$$ but I haven't anything to equal it. Thanks for 
being here for all of us.
       Arlene
         www.arlenelove.com
 




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