Digital BW, The Print

You may have a wrong weight box but....

Photo Rag is 100% cotton rag paper.  As such it has a different feel than a paper that is not rag cotton based.  I would describe this as a more "supple" feel compared to the Torchon (which is not rag cotton based).  Another way of putting it is that rag papers generally feel more like a piece of fabric...while non-rag papers can feel more like card stock (stiffer).  Another factor may be the texture of the Torchon...which may aid in the stiff feeling. 

The PhotoRag is 308gsm and the Torchon is about the same in GSM...but that is not the same as "thickness."  GSM is a weight measurment...not a thickness measurement.  Thin but heavy papers do exist.  I just bought some 24 pound paper last night that is suprisingly supple and "thin" compared to the other brand I use.  

Steadman
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: httivals 
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 9:23 AM
  Subject: [Digital BW] Thickness of Hahnemuehle Photo Rag 308 gsm


  I just got my first box of Photo Rag 308 gsm from Media Street (aka 
  Royal Renaissnce).  This paper seems much thinner than Torchon/Royal 
  Riviera.  It's very sturdy, but not as thick.  Is this correct?  
  Might I have been sent the 190 gsm version by mistake?  Thanks for 
  the help.  howard.


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