Harman Matte FB MP - Any users?

[Harley Goldman]

I have read a little about this paper. Looks promising. Any feedback? How does it compare to the Glossy FB AL?

I currently use Hahnemuhle Rag and Hahn Satin on an Epson 4800.

[Greg Lockrey]

I asked about this paper at a couple other sites. Most comments were about easily the paper is damaged to scoffs. Haven't tried it myself. But I do like the Gloss FB AL just wish it were available in 17x25".

[Steven Barall]

Calumet Photo sells a 5 sheet 8.5x11 sample pack for $5. It's still expensive but maybe worth it for a look see. Do people who have used the Harman paper think it is too light weight (thin), especially for prints larger than 13x19?

[Ted Harris]

I got some late last week and made two prints on it for a client ... both he and I liked it a lot. I didn't notice any particular scuffing althouogh I do treat prints with some care. I am running another print on it right now to send to Kirk Gittings for him to take a look at. The client who was here last week says he will likely standardize on the paper for his personal use. I like what I have seen. I have a roll coming next week and that will tell me a lot more than printing 11x17 sheets.

Looking at the print I just did for Kirk I can telly that it holds shadow detail very well and it has a very nice surface. Not lightweight at all.

[Harley Goldman]

Ted,

Thanks for the input. Can you keep us posted on your opinion as your print more with it?

I ordered a sample back from InkjetArt, but they are backordered. I will look into Calumet, Steven. Thanks for the tip.

[tim atherton]

Ted,

Thanks for the input. Can you keep us posted on your opinion as your print more with it?

I ordered a sample back from InkjetArt, but they are backordered. I will look into Calumet, Steven. Thanks for the tip.

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