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PremierArt Smooth Fine Art (Hot Press) and HPR question (Paul?)

2006-12-23 by sagaface

Hello any and all users of this PremierArt paper (325 gsm). Paul, I have been noting your 
high recommendations of this paper for some time, and finally decided to try it, as I like 
the fact it has no oba's, unlike HPR.

My question to you, and anyone else who likes this paper over HPR: Hahnemuhle says the 
slight texture of Photo Rag allows for maximum detail. I do notice that the PremierArt is 
smoother, but to my eye I don't see any difference in detail, when making a print 
comparison. While I do prefer the brightness of HPR, I am satisfied with a little less of that 
in order not to have the oba's. And the D-Max is great.

Does anyone notice detail loss due to the smoother surface of PremierArt? I welcome any 
and all comments about this paper, especially in comparison to HPR (never mind the cost 
difference...that is definitely noted!), but not limited to.

Also, I am having a hard time getting it. Atlex is back-ordered and Inkjet is pricier, though 
they did match the Atlex price when I told them how much cheaper they were. I'm not sure 
they would do this all the time, though.

Thanks for any and all comments, raves or gripes....hope you all are having a wonderful 
holiday!
Sarah

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