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p.2 #1 · So what's your favorite paper?

Arches Infinity 230 gram textured finish paper. It is a watercolor paper that works well in the portfolio, fine art prints and small run promo pieces. The 355 gram paper is a bit thick for my Epson printer and I prefer the 230 gram for it's versatility.

Aug 04, 2009 at 02:33 PM

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p.2 #2 · So what's your favorite paper?

I don't know anything about the Epson printer but this Moab is my fav paper:
http://www.inkjetart.com/cart/moab-entrada-natural-c-1_6_858_1053.html

Aug 04, 2009 at 03:13 PM

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p.2 #3 · So what's your favorite paper?

Ilford Gold Fibre Silk

But since you want to try some papers, the best thing you can do is to buy some sampler packs and see for yourself what you like best. Atlex sells a number of sampler packs at reasonable prices. I would recommend the B&W pack (which contains the Baryta papers like Ilford GFS) and the Hahnemuhle pack which offers a wide selection of fine art papers.

Aug 04, 2009 at 04:19 PM

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p.2 #4 · So what's your favorite paper?

I love Ilford smooth pearl and Ilford gold fiber silk.

Aug 05, 2009 at 07:16 PM

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p.2 #5 · So what's your favorite paper?

+ 1 on the Harman FB

Aug 07, 2009 at 04:37 AM

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p.2 #6 · So what's your favorite paper?

May ask a terribly dumb question that someone would be kind enough to reply please?

Before I go nuts researching all the types of quality paper out there, can someone break it down to me (or direct me to an article that explains it) on how you go about choosing the type of paper for a specific image? (ie. landscape, portrait, sports, motorsports, etc...)

I would have searched but I wasn't sure how to.

Nov 10, 2009 at 02:30 PM

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p.2 #7 · So what's your favorite paper?

I don't print on an Epson, but have used many papers in my HP 9180 and have landed quite firmly on Moab Colorado Fibre Satine. More detail and pop than Ilford Gold silk, not as warm as the Harmon.

Peace,

Todd

Nov 10, 2009 at 03:04 PM

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p.2 #8 · So what's your favorite paper?

Ilford fibre silk great and somewhat reasonable price. Harmon FB warm is all I use for BW and I am printing about 40 percent BW. Harmon is also nice for color. A great real cheap paper for give aways family is the kirkland glossy. Check out the kirkland glossy only in 8.5*11 but works well for alot of stuff for me family friends photo album goodies.

Nov 10, 2009 at 03:31 PM

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p.2 #9 · So what's your favorite paper?

Harman Gloss FB for me. I still cheat on it from time to time with my old favorite Crane Museo Max, but I'm a huge sucker for air-dried glossy. Just the right balance between gloss and matte.

As a bonus it (unsurprisingly) matches well with most lots of Ilford darkroom paper.

XFBO wrote:
Before I go nuts researching all the types of quality paper out there, can someone break it down to me (or direct me to an article that explains it) on how you go about choosing the type of paper for a specific image? (ie. landscape, portrait, sports, motorsports, etc...)

99% of it is personal or client preference.

The other 1% is "Is this a portrait?"—you generally don't want to print portraiture on heavily-textured papers (e.g., cold press watercolor).

Nov 10, 2009 at 03:49 PM

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p.2 #10 · So what's your favorite paper?

Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Baryta and Harman Gloss FB AI Warmtone. Both have no optical brighteners and produce beautiful, crisp prints. The Harman warm is my pick for b/w's, and as mentioned, is available in 17x25 sheets.

I use my own profiles for color and ImagePrint for b/w prints.

Dave

Nov 10, 2009 at 04:27 PM

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p.2 #11 · So what's your favorite paper?

Mike M. Kraus wrote:
+ 1 on the Harman FB

+ another 1, especially for B&W. I also like the fact that they have 17x25" papers (using an Epson 3800) instead of 17x22". Ilford Gold Fibre Silk is very good too.

EDIT: I obviously didn't read on on long enough to discover the 17x25 benefit was already mentioned...

Nov 10, 2009 at 05:13 PM

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p.2 #12 · So what's your favorite paper?

thnx for the replies!

Nov 11, 2009 at 04:22 AM

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p.2 #13 · So what's your favorite paper?

Right now its the Winsor & Newton Cotman Water Color Paper, its not an inkjet paper, its true to god Art use water color paper ( as for painting ) but when processed ( coated ) it made for a very nice slightly textured and matt paper ( cream colored base ) and deliver very solid performance. better than any of the Canvas / Fine art paper. Its also come in variety of size that's interesting to had ( no roll though ).

I like the Ilford Gold fibre silk also, but think its a bit too white

Nov 11, 2009 at 09:33 AM

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p.2 #14 · So what's your favorite paper?

Harman Gloss FB Al for reflective prints. (It has a whole-milk color compared to the Epson Exhibition Fibre, which is cooler, like skim milk, and throws slightly blue. The Ilford Gold Fibre Silk is more like heavy cream, with a slight golden cast that can be a nice base for B & W prints.) The Harman and the Ilford are moderately priced.

Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art for matte prints.

Nov 12, 2009 at 07:52 PM

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