Bob,
Of course, the main reason I'm using the Claria/Noritsu inks is that nothing can match them in terms of looks, particularly on the unique metallic papers. Dyes on -- actually inside -- metallic papers make a rather unique, extremely sharp looking B&W print.
In my tests, just looking at image quality, the MIS pigments were the second best. Having the base contain the gloss optimizer eliminated the bad bronzing I saw with my otherwise favorite neutral pigments -- the HP PK and its dilutions. But all the pigments lie on top of the high gloss paper and veil the image, eliminating much of the special impact of the metallic paper. The dyes, being inside the coating, make a big difference on that type of paper.
I did not try the Cone pigments. I got into second pass glop printing some years ago and abandoned it, having too many problems, including pizza wheel issues, at least with the MIS glop I was using.
I might add that I do spray the dye prints, but only with Lascaux Fixativ (non-UV). It does not alter the special looks I like. Sprays like Premier Art Print Shield put a veil over the image like the pigments -- not good. Much of the effect from that metallic paper must come from the surface of the print itself.
Hope this helps,
Paul
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On Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 7:12 AM, 'Bob Marsolais'
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Paul,
Thanks for the reply. What ink set would you recommend for Red Mountain’s Polar Pearl Metallic?
Bob
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