Digital BW, The Print

I haven't used Eclipse, but I love the Moab Entrada paper.  Great 
gamut and color, and good Dmax.  Nice stuff.

Lou

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "panmedia" 
<panmedia@c...> wrote:
> 
> I have someone offer me a good deal on the fineart paper same as 
Moab
> Paper Entrada 190 Natural or Brightcube Eclipse Satin. Would like to
> see if anyone used this paper and any comments about it. 
> 
> According to Moab's website: "Entrada Fine Art Bright White is a 
dual
> sided 100% cotton rag paper. It utilizes multiple receiving layers
> which equate to a superior ink load capacity allowing for features
> unique to Entrada, including water resistance, instant drying times
> and prints with incredible detail and excellent tonality. Entrada 
also
> features a maximum color gamut and exceptionally deep blacks. This
> paper is compatible with both dye and pigment inks and works
> remarkably well with the latest Epson® Ultrachrome inks. The 190gsm
> Natural version is a mid to heavy weight which will still load in 
most
> desktop printers and is ideal for natural tones and warm 
highlights."
> 
> According to inkjetart.com's "Media recommendations for Epson
> UltraChrome Inks": 
> 
> "ECLIPSE Brightcube's "Eclipse" is a double-sided (inkjet coated on
> both sides). This paper is great for books and portfolios pages.
> Although Hahnemuhle makes a double-sided version of their "Photo 
Rag",
> called "Duo", many of our customers prefer the Eclipse "Satine" 
(it's
> also less expense than the Duo)". 
> 
> The size is 24inch x 66 ft. I just checked the moab website they 
sells
> it for $170 a roll. 
> 
> Any direct usage experience or comments on the price compare with
> similar paper? If it worth to take it if I can get it for half of
> Moab's price?
> 
> Thanks.