Digital BW, The Print

Hi Paul, thanks for the reply.
I take it from your following comment: 

"I played briefly with up to 6 inks and thought the optimum might be 
4.  The 3-ink version was actually smoother than the 6 ink version.  
I did not see a significant difference in the grain structure with 
any of the versions between 3 and 6."

That I could spend alot of time playing with this and not see any 
major gains. Anyway, like you I am almost at the stage of excepting 
the grain as something I can live with. But before I give up persuing 
this, what about paper selection? I was not clear from your notes if 
you saw any major difference in smoothness depending upon paper 
selection. If the answer is yes, could you provide a list of paper 
types you have tested in order of smoothness rather than tone. 

I have ordered some Arches Watercolor Paper HP 140lb Bright White to 
give that a go. (mainly to compare uncoated paper with HPR)

Once again thanks for all your efforts.

Jim