Digital BW, The Print

Wow.....I wonder then why Luster comes in such user frinedly packages (like,
LOTS of choices)?  I really like Ilford Smooth Pearl - weight and look - but
I understand it has an acidic base - I think.  I am temped to just go on
printing with it and see what happens, but I dunno....

On 1/17/07, Scott Jones <peanutdogs@...> wrote:
>
>   Hi There,
>
> EPSG has no optical brighteners and has a smoother surface (not as
> stipply or star like when seen with glancing light). EPL has optical
> brighteners and has a grittier surface. I prefer the EPSG because the
> surface is less obtrusive and there are no optical brighteners to
> fade. It is my favorite paper and I use it for both color and B&W. It
> dry mounts very well and has a wonderful d-max. I hope that helps you.
>
> http://www.scottjonesphoto.com
>
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com<DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint%40yahoogroups.com>,
> Andy-J
> <andyj1011@...> wrote:
> >
> > I could sear that I have seen this question asked and answered, but
> cannot
> > find it.
> >
> > What is the essential difference between these two papers (using K3
> inks)?
> > I've had both, but not at the same time. I seem to recall that
> semigloss
> > is a little thicker, perhaps? But not seeing them side by side, my
> > perception of the two is that they are the same. --except it seems
> there
> > are more choices for packaging in the luster - 20, 50, 100, 250
> sheet packs,
> > etc.
> >
> > Can anyone give me a quickie comparison?
> >
> >
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> >
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