Digital BW, The Print

Phil,

I just finished creating color profile and a set of toned and neutral 
QTR profiles for this paper (4000 and MISPro color inks for all).  

I printed a 16x20 color image and framed it two days ago and it is 
awesome.  Fantastic Dmax, exceptional color gamut, sharp with lots of 
pop, nice surface sheen, nice stiff feel, and my framed photo looks 
almost 3D.  I've only done a few prints on it so far, but I am 
impressed.  I haven't done enough yet to make a conclusive 
determination, but so far, so good.  

Many luster or semi matte papers need to be hard mounted to a backing 
board, otherwise they take on a wavy appearance when framed.  My 
first mounting job was done with acid free tape just along the top 
(standard hinge) and I don't see any waviness, so this is another 
plus.  Hope they all hang that well.  I haven't seen any wheel marks 
yet, so that's good.  Definitely one of the nicest papers I have 
used.  

I haven't noticed any downsides so far.  Hope I don't.

Lou

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "brouwerkent" 
<philip@...> wrote:
>
> Just received a pack of s Ilford Gold Fibre, and this appears to my 
eye every bit as nice as 
> Innova Ftype...but at close to half the price.  I am in the middle 
of profiling, but it looks 
> very very nice to me in my first tests.
> 
> The Innova Ftype is a paper that seems very prone to surface 
flaws.  The Semi Matte seems 
> better, but still has occasional surface flaws that are annoying.  
Given the regularity of 
> surface flaws, the price is exorbitant IMHO.
> 
> Anyone have much experience with this new Ilford paper?  I am 
thrilled to finally see a 
> paper that is cost effective...and on first impressions... very 
good quality control.
> 
> This has a hand and feel very much like my old beloved Ilford 
Galerie VC silver 
> paper....slightly warm base without the warmth getting in the way.  
> 
> What are others impressions of this Ilford Gold?  Any downsides 
that anyone is aware of?
> 
> 
> Phil
>