Digital BW, The Print

AK,

I have tried the 210 gsm version of Stering Rag (Dmax = 1.54), and 
Stering PLATINUM rag (Dmax = 1.64) on a 4000 with MK ink. The Dmax 
were measured with QTR ink limit calibration mode. The papers have a 
nice smooth and warm surface, somewhat similar to Epson Ultra Smooth 
Fine Art. But note the low Dmax on the older regular paper. The newer 
PLATINUM version Dmax is much better, at least on the trail roll I 
received, which was labelled "Prototype OBA Free". So nothing to 
write home about in Dmax, but then what paper is with MK ink?

It writes really well, even with a hard, sharp pencil. So seems to 
have well-adhered coating.

Right now you can get the 24" x 66 feet PLATINUM paper for $40, as 
a "trial" roll, which is a steal compared to USFA at $150 for 24" x 
50 feet (Atlex.Com).

I can't speak for long-term quality and consistency of the paper.

Shilesh



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DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "betterblackandwhite" 
<ak@...> wrote:
>
> Has anyone had B&W printing experience with the breathingcolor.com
> line of fine art papers:
> 
> Sterling
> Sterling Platinum
> Sterling Rag
> Sterling Rag Platinum
> Sterling Platinum
> Elegance Velvet
> Elegance Textured
> ?
> 
> I am using an Epson 4000, the Neutral K7 inkset, and QTRip.
> 
> These papers seem to be very reasonably priced, and the manufacturer
> makes some sensible arguments about their quality, archival
> durability, and dmax attributes.
> 
> Thanks. AK
>