Digital BW, The Print

Guys, you've peaked my interest in Canson Rag Photographique (310), but I am
disappointed to find that its 30 - 50% MORE expensive than HPR (308) here in
UK. Mike

2009/7/18 Patrick Carr <patcarr@...>

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> 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
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> Carr Imaging
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