Peter: I'm getting good results with Innova FibaPrint with K3 inks and MIS EZ inks. The surface is hard and smooth and holds detail like gangbusters. For a hard finish paper the dark values are quite rich. No wiping, brushing or blowing. Nary a flake in sight in cut sheets or rolls. For a more "fine art" look, I like Innova Smooth Cotton. Very light texture and deep, velvety blacks. I have seen the odd isolated flake here and there, mostly on cut sheets, but not enough to fret about. I see these papers in shops more and more but I can't say you'll find them in your local photo store. I get mine from Jim Doyle at http://www.shadesofpaper.com/ He is based in New Jersey. One of the best paper vendors I've had the pleasure of working with. Good prices and super fast shipping. In the end, paper selection is such a personal thing I think its useful to get some trial packs of different kinds to see what you like with your images and stokes your artistic sensibillities. Beautiful papers will open alot of creative doors to your work. Best of luck in your paper journey. Lou Meluso
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Re: Choosing a paper
2006-02-03 by lou4photo
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