Digital BW, The Print

I'd be interested in a detailed comparison against the Innova F 
Glossy bright.  I have used that paper for a whiole, and love the 
blacks.  Really unique look to them.  I tried the Harman, and was 
not too happy - too sharp/perfect, making it more digital-looking 
despite the traditional base and coating.

One nice thing about the Harman is the highlights.  They are very 
bright.  I read the the Ilford Gold was a warmer base, but how is 
the brightness compared to the Innova and the Harman?  I want to 
standardize on a paper with the blacks of the Innova and the whites 
of the Harman.  Should I keep dreaming?

Chris


--- 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
>