Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "alistair_owens" 
<owens@...> wrote:
>
> Does the coating have brighteners? I guess it must have to achieve 
the 
> bright white.

Yeah sure does, Alistair and the new 2.0 coatings are even brighter
(bluer). They sent me a mini sampler and they are a bit too blue-white 
for my taste. For some reason they state their new 2.0 ultra luster is 
warmer than the old. I asked for a couple of full sized sample sheets 
with the order I just placed so we'll see.I would like to find a paper 
that prints as nice as Ilford smooth pearl that's a touch warmer and 
acid free. My recent trials are finding that a tall order to fill. 
(Note: if anybody know of a fav that fits that bill, SHOUT at me. 
thanks)

Anyway, don't be afraid to try out some of the cooler papers. some 
things look good on them. Moab Kayenta is/was a good one, too. of 
course they also give real pop to that "other" kind of printing.
Lou