Digital BW, The Print

Do you have a black light to test if the paper is brightened?  I'm 
wondering if there was a packaging error.  The PA Smooth BW is the 
version of that paper that has OBAs in it.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com 


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "kipduff" 
<kip.duff@...> wrote:
>
> Several years ago based on Paul's recommendation, I started using
> PrimierArt Hot Press fine arts paper (205gsm) on my Epson 4800 w
> Ultrachrome inks for B&W printing.  My eye definitely prefers the
> off-white (aka "natural", no optical brighteners).  I am using 17"
> wide rolls and 8.5 x 11 sheets.  The packaging, product #, description
> have varied, but about 8 months ago I got several 8.5 x 11 boxes that
> were not off-white: it appears identical to the "bright white"
> version.  This is not a subtle difference.  The Rolls were still
> "natural".  I obviously want consistency, and I'm bummed because I
> really love this paper (great price too).  I haven't ordered recently,
> so I don't know how this issue has played out.  It appears that Epson
> does not offer their USFAP (very similar) in this size.  I wanted to
> post before reordering just to maybe find out.  Any knowledge on this
> issue, advice on similar products??  Thanks, Kip- Deep Silver.....
>