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Re: [Digital BW] Legion Photo Matte, the "acid " Test

2001-08-14 by Jerry Olson

Martin, media street has better prices than the link you mention.

Jerry


They just started carrying Photo Matte. it should be on their site today.

mwesley250@... wrote:

> Hi!
>
> Picked up a package of Legion Photo Matte locally today. First thing
> I did, after noting the smoooooth surface, was to check it with my pH
> pens.
>
> Front: Lineco - Purple, Light Impressions - Blue
> Core: Lineco - Purple, Light Impressions - Blue
> Back: Lineco - Purple, Light Impressions - Blue
>
> In other words the ph is neutral or above as advertised.
>
> Heavier, smoother and whiter than EAM. Cost me $0.36 per sheet at
>
> http://www.einks.net/index.html
>
> The one draw back I see is that it may be too white. Not the lavender
> white of Hahnemule Photo Matte (aka ConeTech Matte) but in that
> direction. Side by side with the other papers it is so cool it seems
> to have a hint of blue. But if you prefer a more neutral tone this
> appears to help get you there. Need to see what happens to the tone
> over the next few days.
>
> May be a little less sharp than Torchon. Blacks equal to Torchon or a
> bit better. With the white base the overall range is greater.
>
> Martin
>
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