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Apr 8, 2024 21:13:00   #
Jklovell Loc: Rock Hill, SC
 
MJPerini wrote:
I will second Baryta papers. My favorite was Ilford Gold Fiber Silk, used it for over 10 years until they lost their supplier. If you want to know How good Baryta coated paper is, try to find Michale Reichman's Old article "Battle of the Barytas" He reviewed the Ilford, Canon and Hahnemule offerings and picked Ilford --I'm down to my last roll.
The Great B&W Fiber based Printing papers were all Baryta coated so it even has a familiar smell.
Because of the whiteness of Baryta, the papers also exhibit some of the widest color Gamuts and contrast ranges.
They really benefit from the 11 ink 10 Channel Pigment inks in the high end Epson Photo Printers.
Results can be stunning.
I will second Baryta papers. My favorite was Ilfo... (show quote)


So, are you saying they don’t make the Gold Fiber Silk anymore? The reason I picked this one is because the only representation I could find of Baryta Papers showed this one as having the most texture. I felt like that would break up the gloss. I don’t like gloss or, I didn’t before this. Hahnemuhle makes a matte baryta paper, I just discovered but I can’t see how that would work. Maybe it would be better than regular matte paper, in that it might not scratch as badly. Regular paper is fine with me as long as you handle really dark prints or dark areas of a print with care. I’m gonna look for that paper you were talking about. If it’s better than this, I want it.

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Apr 9, 2024 10:49:32   #
CTTonymm Loc: Connecticut
 
Jklovell wrote:
So, are you saying they don’t make the Gold Fiber Silk anymore? The reason I picked this one is because the only representation I could find of Baryta Papers showed this one as having the most texture. I felt like that would break up the gloss. I don’t like gloss or, I didn’t before this. Hahnemuhle makes a matte baryta paper, I just discovered but I can’t see how that would work. Maybe it would be better than regular matte paper, in that it might not scratch as badly. Regular paper is fine with me as long as you handle really dark prints or dark areas of a print with care. I’m gonna look for that paper you were talking about. If it’s better than this, I want it.
So, are you saying they don’t make the Gold Fiber ... (show quote)


Again, recommend you try (sample kit ?) one of the Red River Baryta papers - Big Bend Baryta is smooth/semi-gloss and Palo Duro Baryta Fiber is Satin Semi-gloss (slightly more texture that Big Bend). Both come in rolls and are a lot less expensive than Hahnemule/Ilford papers - worth checking ? Here's a comparison of the two: https://www.redrivercatalog.com/infocenter/big-bend-baryta-vs-palo-duro-baryta-fiber.html

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Apr 9, 2024 17:59:59   #
cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA
 
Jklovell wrote:
If you haven’t tried this paper, you have done yourself a disservice. You absolutely must. I just printed three images using 44” roll paper on my Canon Pro-4100 and it blew my mind. Putting it behind glass would feel like a waste, but I suppose I’ll have to. A 2.5” border on a 9x12 print would seem wasteful but for handling and cutting, it’s perfect. My homemade de-curler is getting a workout. The paper has the tightest curl of any paper I’ve ever used.
Anyway, I just wanted to share my experience.
If you haven’t tried this paper, you have done you... (show quote)


The curl is THE reason I stopped using roll paper completely. Cut paper may cost more, but I find it well worth it! Best of luck.

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