I have been using an HP printer and HP Photosatin paper. I think this is the best non-glossy combo for black and white, as long as you are not worried because the prints might only last 80 years. But last night I fed some HP glossy paper through, thinking about a piece Pete Meyers did on printing on high gloss film. What a revelation. The prints sparkle.

What I am curious about is why there is so much focus on matte and pearl papers - is it because the Epson pigment printers, which dominate the market, cannot print on glossy without bronzing issues? The HP dye inks sink right in and look more like an old ferrotyped print that an modern RC glossy print. (Someone else can explain ferrotyping to the younger members of the list.)