Digital BW, The Print

Thanks, Lou, I checked it out and ordered some, I'll let you know 
what I think of it.

Steve Karafyllakis


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "lou4photo" 
<lmeluso@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Steve:
> Here's the link:
> http://www.redrivercatalog.com/browse/cat=1&prod=20.htm
> 
> After receiving a mini sampler of their new papers, I requested 
some 
> full sized sample sheets of the new satin. I have only printed a 
> couple of my test charts and a few test images but the early 
results 
> are encouraging. My standard luster is Ilford Smooth Pearl which 
> prints beautifully but is not listed as an acid-free base, and is 
> quite bright white. My office is littered with paper sample boxes 
> from various paper companies trying to find one that prints as nice 
> as ISP but warmer,acid free AND reasonably priced. So far the RRUPS 
> 2.0 has been the best of the lot. About 2 shades warmer. RR states 
> specifically that this paper has less OBA's. Most papers are either 
> cooler or had Gloss DIff problems with K3 inks.  ISP has a 
> unique "stipple" to its surface that hard to match. This paper 
> doesn't match it exactly (more satin-like), but the ink lay down is 
> quite attractive with minimal GD. I did not measure but Dmax seemed 
> comparable to ISP. Anyhoo give them a shout and get some samples 
and 
> let us know what you think. I'm going to order myself a 50sheet box 
> ($18.50) to test with further. 
> Cheers,
> Lou
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Steven 
> Karafyllakis" <stevekphoto@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Lou
> > 
> > This sounds a lot like what I've been searching for-have you had 
a 
> > chance to test it for yellowing? And_would you mind posting a 
link 
> to 
> > the exact page? Thanks
> > 
> > Steve Karafyllakis
> > 
> > --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "lou4photo" 
> > <lmeluso@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Check out the new Red River Ultrapro Satin 2.0. QUITE a bit 
warmer
> > > (less OBA'S)than most luster papers I've been testing. It's 
acid 
> free 
> > > and I'm REALLY liking the look with K3 inks. It's running about 
> > > $.30/sheet in a 100sht box, very reasonable. The 260gsm weight 
> gives 
> > > it a nice feel.
> > > Lou
> > > 
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