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Re: Choosing a paper

2006-02-03 by lou4photo

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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