Digital BW, The Print

> Terry Ritz wrote:
>>  
>> 
>> I really like Canson Rag Photographique, which is similar to HPR.
>> Photographique is the sharpest matte paper I've ever used. I'm getting a
>> Dmax of 1.63 with a custom Cone curve and K7 Special Edition inks. The paper
>> has a nice weight and is reasonably priced.
>> 
>> I'm also using Canson BFK Rives. It is slightly warmer, and has a very nice,
>> yet subtle, texture. Dmax with Cone curve and K7 is 1.59.
>> 
>> Canson also makes an etching paper, along with a number of other textured
>> offerings.
>> 
>> Terry.
>> 
> 
> I've also started using Photographique--a beautiful paper, but I'm not
> seeing the similarity to HPR. To my eye Photographique is much whiter
> (no OBAs) and a bit softer . . . I'm using the K7 SE too. Guess I'll
> look into purchasing a custom curve.
> 
> Yes, their other papers are also quite nice but very expensive.
> 
> Patrick Carr

Not an exact knock-off by any means, but the closest that Canson has.
Perhaps they took some liberties in the play on words in the name.  ;-)

I have been really pleased with the custom Cone curve.

Terry.