Digital BW, The Print

I'm curious about the Epson Premium Semi-Matte paper that
Paul favors. I see it comes in rolls--and that's it. (I've
seen the premium semi-gloss.) I use a 2200, so none of the
current roll sizes are going to work for it, and in any 
case I'd like to check it out first.

(a) Does anyone know a vendor who'll provide a sample
cut from a roll?

(b) Any info on whether it will be coming out in
sheet format?

(c) Is it practical to cut rolls into sheets by hand, 
or does the curl interfere?

Thanks,
David