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    Latest best inkjet papers

    Hi guys, I want to print some portfolios of inkjet prints sized around 11x14, and am wondering what's going on the high-end inkjet paper world these days. Last paper I used was a couple of years back-- Hanne Fine Art Pearl. It was gorgeous, but had a flaking problem. Any suggestions for what's state of the art at the moment?

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    Re: Latest best inkjet papers

    Harman Matt FB Mp.

    Also available in glossy.

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    Re: Latest best inkjet papers

    Gem, have you compared the Harman with the Epson Exhibition Fiber? The Epson paper is getting raves but I haven't tried either of them yet.

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    Chris,

    Our LF group here in Dallas has been printing with a variety of papers, using HP, Cannon, and Epson printers.

    I am now using Epson Ultra Premium Presentation paper with my HP printer and inks. Printing B&W to 12"x18" max. size. At my level of inkjet printing skill, a lower price paper seems to be much more practical to use.

    Glenn prefers the German Etching paper from Hahnemuhle over the baryta coated Harman paper for large color prints made on his Canon printer..

    I guess It's a matter of personal preference.

    With HP matt black ink, both the Harman Fiber Matt and the Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Matt exhibit exceptional Dmax. They are so close, it's difficult to tell them apart when comparing prints.

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    BTW Chris,

    Epson's new UltraChrome K-3 ink is recommended for the Exhibition Fiber Paper.

    We have not tried that paper with the new ink, as yet.

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    Another point of view. I think the Harmon Matte is ordinary, however the Harmon Baryta glossy is extraordinary.

    Glenn is working with Galleria Baryta Silk Gold at last check.

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    Re: Latest best inkjet papers

    Harmon Glossy FB (Baryta) really pops, esp. if you have fine detail to preserve. Exhibition Fiber, which I have just started to use, is almost as good, with just a slightly less glossy surface and a whiter base. I like the detail and pop of a really smooth paper for my black and white, but you might want a mat surface if you are looking for the really deep, saturated look, with less attention to fine detail. If these are going to be sold as loose prints in box, so people handle the prints, Exhibition Fiber has a really nice, heavy feel and is quite stiff. A nice object.

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    I second the Harmon Glossy FB (Baryta). Looks & feels like fiber photo paper in the hand, and Boy is it pretty. Of course it's the most expensive paper on the shelve ....

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    Re: Latest best inkjet papers

    Ciao Chris, great to see you here!!

    Here's another vote for the Harman Gloss FB AL, I've been using this paper for the last year and is superb!


    Ciaooooo!!!

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    The Harman Gloss FB AL comes in two versions - a standard neutral-ish tone plus a warmtone. My firm preference is for the warmtone.

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