Digital BW, The Print

Terry,

Using 4800 with K7 and ABW I am getting a much better dmax on Portfolio rag
extra smooth, I am getting 1.64 (using the Textured Fine Art paper setting).
This is better than I get with Hahnemule Portfolio Rag (1.59), not as good
as Velvet Fine Art (1.76).

I quite like the paper.

Mike


On 01/08/07, Terry Ritz <t.ritz@...> wrote:
>
>   I'm looking for a paper with a nice, smooth surface for portrait work
> and reproducing artwork (pencil drawings). This is where PAHP and
> Portfolio Rag have came in. It's been a while since I tried HPR, but
> maybe I should try a few sheets. There's something about Innova Smooth
> Cotton Bright White that doesn't quite work for me (paper tone?) but
> it's certainly an option.
>
> Other suggestions?
>
> Portfolio Rag has a very low ink load, lower than anything else I've
> used. I do like the surface and tone of the paper, although something
> a bit warmer might be nice. The low DMAX is an issue however.
>
> Terry.
>
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com<DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "Tyler Boley"
> <tyler@...> wrote:
> >
> > I can't remember what I got on it, but it was certainly not up to
> > what we normally expect and I bagged it. Check all your densities
> > between 90% and 100%, it shoulders over and you may find a limit spot
> > with higher density.
> > Fail to see what people like about this paper compared to the options,
> > other than it's tough coating. Pretty low total ink capability as
> > well. Very persistent hard curl from rolls.
> >
> > Other than all that, gorgeous stuff! <G>
> >
> > Tyler
> >
> > --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com<DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "Terry Ritz"
> > <t.ritz@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I picked up some Crane Portfolio Rag samples to try. It a beautiful
> > > paper, and I have high hopes for it. However, all I'm getting for DMAX
> > > is 1.54 using Cone K7 inks.
> > >
> > > Is this consistent with the results of others? What kind of DMAX (K7
> > > inks or otherwise) are the rest of you getting?
> > >
> > > For reference I get about the same (1.55) with Premier Art Hot Press
> > > but Innova Smooth Cotton & Soft Texture Art are significantly higher
> > > at 1.64.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Terry.
> > >
> >
>
>  
>


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