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Re: [Digital BW] Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Satin 308

2005-06-08 by Carl Schofield

Texture looks about the same as regular photo rag.

On Jun 8, 2005, at 2:57 PM, Steve Smith wrote:

> I am very interested in using this paper but I am hoping that it  
> doesn’t
> have as much surface texture. How does the texture compare to regular
> photorag?
>
>
>
>
>> I don't know yet Steve.  I used a profile that I made earlier for
>> Hahnemuhle White Velvet.  Blacks look deep and quite good but
>> probably not in the same league as PK on photo paper.  I'll let you
>> know more after I've profiled the paper.
>>
>>
>> On Jun 8, 2005, at 2:15 PM, Steve Kale wrote:
>>
>>
>>>> Dmax?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>> From: Carl Schofield <scho@...>
>>>>>> Reply-To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
>>>>>> Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2005 14:12:47 -0400
>>>>>> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
>>>>>> Subject: [Digital BW] Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Satin 308
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I just tried some of this new Hahnemuhle paper and was very
>>>>>> impressed.  The unprinted Satin has the look and feel of regular
>>>>>> photo rag, but after printing the printed area develops a slight
>>>>>> luster sheen.  I was printing from a 4000 using QTR and MIS UC  
>>>>>> inks.
>>>>>> The print looks similar to an air dried silver print, with  
>>>>>> slightly
>>>>>> less gloss but a more luminous appearance.  Very nice and rather
>>>>>> unique surface.  This will be my standard for awhile - no need  
>>>>>> for k3
>>>>>> inks with this paper.  No bronzing, no gloss differential, no
>>>>>> annoying surface reflections, and no "tacky" RC plastic paper  
>>>>>> feel.
>>>>>> The best paper yet for my tastes and needs.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>

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