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Re: [Digital BW] good paper for UT2 and epson 1280

2005-01-05 by Marcus

Thank Paul.  I think I am going to try the epson premium papers and see what I think.  
What about the costco paper I am hearing about?  How is the longevity?

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark" <paul.roark@v...> 
wrote:
> Marcus,
> 
> I don't have a Moab curve for UT2.  I have not used the inkset in a while,
> but just loaded some this evening.  So, maybe I'll get to it.
> 
> For a paper with more "sheen," the Premium Semigloss might do it.  Many like
> Luster, but I prefer the Semigloss and Semimatte, which for some reason is
> only available in rolls.
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com 
> 
> ____________________________
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marcus [mailto:silverimage120@y...] 
> Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 9:12 PM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Digital BW] good paper for UT2 and epson 1280
> 
> 
> 
> Im searching for some different paper to use with the UT2 inks.  Im loving
> the inks and 
> wish I could get something that has a little sheen to it.  Right now I am
> using Moab 
> entrada natural and I am loving it.  I also use Somerset Velvet Radiant
> white (the uncoated 
> one).  I am enjoying both papers and highly reccomend them to anyone that
> likes a matte 
> paper.  Expecially the moab paper.  When I printed in the darkroom, I used
> ilford 
> multigrade fibre base with a pearl finish.  Is there anything out there that
> is similiar to 
> this?  It must be archival or I will not use it.  Print longevity is very
> important to me.  I was 
> wondering about the epson premium luster papers.  If anyone could give me
> some 
> suggestions I would greatly appreciate it.  The information on this forum is
> great and it is 
> what caused me to take the plunge and purchase a CIS system.  
> 
> Paul if your reading this, do you happen to have a curve for the moab papers
> for the UT2 
> inks?  or what about the somerset velvet paper(the uncoated one)?  Right now
> I am using 
> the photorag curves and they seem to be working pretty good.  I have learned
> a lot from 
> you and appreciate the time you have put into making the curves and giving
> printing 
> suggestions.  
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Marcus Carrillo
> 
> 
> 
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