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[Digital BW] Re: Epsons Velvet Art Paper users?

2005-11-09 by steveh0607

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Danny Twang <dannyt@f...> 
wrote:
>Hello Danny,

EVFA is not as textured as say Hahnemule's William Turner, but it's a little more textured 
than Museo.

I like Velvet Fine Art and any other textured paper. I think the texture adds a nice 
dimension to the print.
> How textured is this paper, compared to Ilford Smooth Fine Art?
> 
> thanks,
> danny
> 
> 
> > Epson VFA is a nice paper, and has excellent color gamut and Dmax,
> > better than most I have tried.  You have to like the surface texture,
> > and there are many attractive paper choices out there.  VFA needs to
> > be handled carefully before and after printing to prevent scuffing,
> > etc.  Best mounted behind glass.
> >
> > I'd definitely use the Matte Black ink.  Photo black will be weak in
> > comparison, just like on most matte fine art papers.
> >
> > Lou
> 
> 
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