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Suggestions for Paper for 2400 to mimic Glossy Fiber Paper

2006-02-08 by Roderick Vesper

So, I've just made the conversion to a Digital Darkroom and love what I am able to get out 
of my R2400.  I have made prints of some of my medium format images that I have 
traditional versions of hanging on my walls and the similarities are staggering.  There are 
even some things I like better about the digital print.  

I'm currently printing on Premium Lustre, and was wondering if there is a paper that more 
closely resembles the "look" of a glossy fiber paper.  In the darkroom I would use Illford 
Multigrade.

I think it's just psychological but the digital prints on premium lustre look a little too much 
like RC prints, which I equate with non-archival, proof prints, etc.  And I'm afraid that if I 
try to show B&W work on it, it will have the same psychological effect on any 
photographers who view my work as well (well, traditionalists at least.)

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