Digital BW, The Print

Hello Peter,

>I'm looking for a flake-free, archival, matte, heavy paper 
>with contrast at least as good as the EEM.   

The only paper I know of that I would call completely flake free with
any confidence is Museo Max.  It is also extraordinarily resistant to
scratching and scuffing, and is a very handsome looking paper and
without OBAs.  Unfortunately its dmax is not as good as EEM, PR, VFA,
etc. - its primary shortcoming.  Over all contrast is also a bit
lower.  I've had to add a contrast curve to make it match the EEM proof.

Hahnemuhle papers have some of the highest dmax ratings but also a
reputation for bad flaking.  My own experience agrees with that.

Innova papers and VFA are good candidates.  The "Paper chase" article
at the link below has a review of about 25 popular papers and lists
various characteristics.

I haven't yet found the perfect matte paper.  If I could combine VFA's
dmax, contrast and glow, with Max's durability and PR's surface
texture, I'd be one happy camper.

Regards,
Clayton


Info on black and white digital printing at    
http://www.cjcom.net/digiprnarts.htm