Digital BW, The Print

Don't know what comments on Tyler's prints might be useful, but  a few things struck me 
about them.

1) The subtle highlights on the rim of the abalone shell are beautifully rendered in both 
prints (seems to me even better on the IGSF than the US); and, of course, no gloss 
differential.
2) The IGSF print is sharper than the U print (e.g., the weathered wood to the left of the shell 
rim). This may be due to the slightly higher contrast of the IGSF print--or is this a paper 
characteristic (?). 
3) Some roughness is apparent in the mid-tones of the U print (e.g., upper right) that isn't 
apparent in the IGSF print.
5) The glossiness of the coated surface of the U seems quite similar to the Velour Black I 
printed with years ago. The IGSF surface is just a bit less glossy and also fine. 
4) As a matter of personal preference, the warmer tones of the IGSF are appealing in diffuse 
window light and under a 5000 K Ott light; don't know about tungsten.

Thank you, Tyler, for making these prints available. There's no substitute for in-hand 
evaluation.