Digital BW, The Print

I have never used a modern FB paper (not since 20 years ago when I
first learned b/w printing anyway).. but isn't FB paper not resin
coated? So I am just wondering how could that be similar in terms of
feel. (I actaully really wanted to know because I have been using
matte papers (EEM, Moab, FAHP) for my b/w customers (weddings/
portraits) and of course all of them are used to the RC type papers
coming from the lab.)

May be I should switch to PK.. 

Anyway, if you look at Wilhelm site, you should be able to find the
life expectancy of these RC papers under 2200/4000/7600/R800 type
printers.. (with UC ink)

Michael

> I have been using Epson Professional Glossy paper for black 
> and white work via Image Print on a Epson 2200 and I find that it, 
> so far, is the closest thing I 've found to the look of a traditional, 
> air dried black and white print. It has a smooth, low sheen that 
> looks pretty near a traditional air dried....not to bad in the 
> bronzing dept.either.
> 
> Plus, it benefits from the better black in photo black ink. Ok, it's 
> pretty cool, Im in the mood to experiment a bit so...
> 
> are their any other papers out there that are similar in having that 
> air dried print feel?
> 
> And, in terms of these RC ish papers (glossy inkjet papers) what 
> is the life expectancy under glass or out of the air in an acid free 
> box? Anyone have any source for good info on this? I can' t seem  
> to find it on the Wilhelm site...maybe someone has a link??