Digital BW, The Print

Hello Clayton,

I've tried Bamboo 290. It is a true matte paper. It feels very good in
the hand and I had the feeling it was more of a 350gsm weight, similar
to Museum Etching. Very stiff like most products from Hahn...

I printed a couple of test images using 3MK Eboni with QTR and the
HPR308 curve. To my untrained eye the dMax looks almost as close to
VFA and is superior to Museum Etching. Paper color is very warm, again
similar to Museum Etching. I was impressed with the overall tonal
range and sharpness. The texture is between a smooth hot press and a VFA.

I'd say it is worth a try if you like the warm look. Shades of Paper
was selling sample boxes of 10 sheets last time I tcheked.

Denis


> 
> Has anyone tried this paper?  I'm assuming it's matte paper, although
> I'm not certain.  I've looked at the spec sheet and all it says is
> "genuine art paper".  I suppose "art paper" means matte and either
> "fiber" or "glossy" would be in there somewhere if it were that. 
> Anyway, I'm interested to hear what anyone has to say about it. 
> 
> 
> Regards,
> Clayton

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