Digital BW, The Print

Choice of paper here in Israel is a bit limited for the 2100.  I've 
been using the Ilford Smooth Fine Art which is quite nice, but a bit 
too textured for smaller prints.  As someone is coming out from 
England to visit, I could ask a favor and have some 'imported'.
Which paper(s) should I try?
I really liked the Epson Archival Matte Paper which came with the 
machine (5 sheets!) but obtaining supplies here is a problem.  Also 
it's a bit lightweight.  The finish and the way it takes the ink seem 
really nice with the OEM inks and the BlackOnly Epson ink.
Also, what's a good substitute for Ilford Multigrade Glossy (unglazed)
paper if I have to mix inkjet and silver in one portfolio, (or is 
that asking for too much?)
Again - many thanks for all the wonderful help on this BB.
Yaakov Asher Sinclair

Yaakov,

try this site in England:

http://www.mwords.co.uk/pages/productsPaper.htm#hahnemuhle

Some of the best inkjet papers are made in Germany by Hahnemuhle.
You may try the sample pack on this page, or just Photo Rag,
William Turner and German Etching.

As for Ilford MC Glossy substitute....   the only paper is Lyson
Darkroom Range Glossy (made in England, by the way). But
you have to use dyes with it. Go to:

http://www.lyson.com/includes/frames.html

and look under inkjet media.


Antonis



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> Choice of paper here in Israel is a bit limited for the 2100.  I've 
> been using the Ilford Smooth Fine Art which is quite nice, but a bit 
> too textured for smaller prints.  As someone is coming out from 
> England to visit, I could ask a favor and have some 'imported'.
> Which paper(s) should I try?
> I really liked the Epson Archival Matte Paper which came with the 
> machine (5 sheets!) but obtaining supplies here is a problem.  Also 
> it's a bit lightweight.  The finish and the way it takes the ink seem 
> really nice with the OEM inks and the BlackOnly Epson ink.
> Also, what's a good substitute for Ilford Multigrade Glossy (unglazed)
> paper if I have to mix inkjet and silver in one portfolio, (or is 
> that asking for too much?)
> Again - many thanks for all the wonderful help on this BB.
> Yaakov Asher Sinclair