favorite paper

[ignatiusjk]

I'm trying to see what all of you like as far as paper type goes. I've never tried Epson's Exibition paper.Have any of you tried this paper and if so what did you think of it. What paper do you like and why.All I've been doing right now is just making 4x6 "proofs" I'm going to be making some 16x20's and wanted to know what paper's are good.I prefer fiber based.

[Greg Lockrey]

Harmon FB Gloss AI is my absolute favorite but Epson's Enhanced Matt is my standard to which I need to match for all others but since you want FB paper I like both Epson's Texture and Smooth Fine Art depending on the look that needs to be achieved.

[Vaughn]

COT 320 for platinum prints.

Vaughn

[Greg Lockrey]

COT 320 for platinum prints.

Vaughn

How about for carbon prints? (Real carbon prints).

[Vaughn]

How about for carbon prints? (Real carbon prints).

Old photo paper that others are throwing out because it is too old to print on. Just about anything works -- I prefer fiber glossy. The old Kodak Elite is great, though the one I use the most has been the old Ilford Gallerie. All I have to do is toss it in the fixer to get rid of that useless silver!

The only paper I found that did not work was Oriental Fiber, Glossy (graded) -- it somehow attracts the carbon particles and creates a fogging effect. And wouldn't you know it -- it has been the only photo paper I have ever bought as the final support of carbon prints (on sale, grade 1).

For the carbon tissue, as the temporary support, I use used litho film the students toss out. Nothing more eco than a process that can used recycled material!

Vaughn

PS...I could not resist tossing in the post with COT 320 -- seeing how this thread is in the wrong forum

[Andrew O'Neill]

Favourite paper was forte polygrade V until production came to a halt. I'm liking Oriental VC now...Hey, I don't care if this thread is about inky jetty paper...it wasn't specified in the heading

[JBrunner]

I refuse to announce a favorite paper. Manufacturers monitor me, and upon an announcement of paper that I like, they discontinue it!

[PViapiano]

My everyday standby is Ilford MGIV, but I have a stash of Agfa MC118 that I love. Some of the Foma and Bergger papers are stunning as well...

[Mattg]

Ilford Galerie and EMAKS, a good pair to complement each other. Galerie cool and clinical, EMAKS warm and emotional.

[Peter Latner]

Best paper I've ever used:

Bergger VCCB (variable-contrast, warm-tone, fiber, glossy)--selenium-toned and optically brightened in Sprint End Run Print Brightening Converter.

Close second: Ilford Galerie.