Digital BW, The Print

I agree with your observations and I also like this paper for most of my BW work.  
However, the texture does interfere somewhat in prints with large areas of deep black.  I 
also noticed a little ink rub off in 100% black areas, but spraying with printshield solved 
that problem.  I think the satin coating accentuates the paper texture, compared to regular 
photo rag.  I'm also using HPR Satin for color work and it performs very well.  I'm printing 
with an Epson 4000 and MIS UC inks.

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "chipcarterdc" 
<chipcarterdc@h...> wrote:
> I just got a box of this paper and ran a few B&W test prints today. I really like 
> this paper.  It has a sheen that's somewhat less than luster or semi-matte, and 
> is a "soft" sheen rather than highly reflective (if that make sense).  No 
> "bronzing"/"gloss differential" that I can detect.  (I'm printing with Matte Black 
> on the 4800).
> 
> It has a texture which seems to me to be heavier than ordinary Photo Rag 
> (maybe's it's just the sheen that makes the texture look a bit more 
> prominent?).  I don't mind the texture, but i think Hahn. should also come out 
> with a smooth (no texture) version, as there are occasions where a textureless 
> surface is called for.  
> 
> The blacks were nice and deep and the paper itself is quite thick and 
> substantial feeling.
> 
> In short, this paper comes closer to an air-dried fiber glossy paper than any 
> other inkjet paper I've used.
> 
> (Note that I only printed B&W; I'll try some color soon).