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[Digital BW] Re: Anyone try Harman Gloss FB AL?

2007-10-01 by zonepeter

I have just completed my first print on the Harman paper.  The print 
is made using a 3800 / ABW using QTRICC profile.  I am getting a dmax 
of 2.40.
In comparing the print to Innova semi matte print, I prefer the 
Harman.  It is clearly sharper (subtle but definate)and there is 
slightly better detail in the shadows.  This combination seems to 
give the picture more "glow"  The surface is very like an old fiber 
basse darkroom print, although I think it is a bit glossier than an 
air dried fiber base.  This is based on side by side comparison.   
Again, these differences are very slight.  It has a very smooth 
surface.  The base is bright white, although not as white as either 
Innova  semi matte or the extreemly bright Innova Ultra Smooth 
Glossy.  To my eye, the slightly warmer base is an improvement.  
My previous preference in these types of papers was the Innova 
papers.  I found the pearl finish of both Silver Rag and Fine Art 
Pearl very objectionable.  
Interestingly, a Harman tech rep has stated on another forum that the 
base of this paper is the same base as is used in thier darkroom 
papers like Multigrade FB  and is coated on the same machine. (A nice 
touch for those of us with traditional darkroom backgrounds)
It is early, but I think I have have found a new favorite paper

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