Digital BW, The Print

> Neil,

> I've used the Somerset velvet papers with pauls curves, the neutral is best. I don't care for the warm curves. But all his curves don't
> yield equal results. I think the cool and neutral cool are the best 2 curves, and make the nicest prints. I don't know why William Turner
> and Wells river should have such different surfaces if they are the same paper. I doubt that they are the same paper. I don't experience
> any posterization with Paul's curves. Check ALL your settings. If one is off, it can make a difference.
>
> >alike. Wells River sure doesn't feel like william turner. it is sandy and
> >gritty. The samples of william turner I had were not.
>
> Interesting, I bought some WT here in England and the 190 is definitely
> gritty and sandy as you say but the heavier weight 310 (I think) sample I
> have isn't anywhere near as gritty. Maybe Nij might comment as he has many,
> many papers at his disposal! <G>
>
> FWIW, I have noticed a couple of people commenting about problems with
> posterisation of prints using Somerset Velvet Enhanced, a 1280/90 and the VM
> curves. I _personally found the same issues on my 1290, but on Photorag, WT,
> Torchon no problem at all. I didn't alter Paul's curves at all and found the
> Warm curve to be the worst offender on SVE. Just my experience.