Digital BW, The Print

Chuck,

I use Moab Entrada papers a lot (inkjetgoodies.com).  They come in 
bright white (REALLY BRIGHT) and a "Natural" flavors.  Using Ebony, 
when I print a black patch and scan it, I get the it to read 93% on 
both Entrada papers, and also 93% on Photo Rag.  Now this is quick 
and dirty, and does not tell you the excat Dmax, but it shows that 
black density is similar on these papers.  The papers are less than 
1/2 the cost of Photo Rag.

It is a good idea to rub (brush) off the paper surface before 
printing for all "art" papers.

Hope this helps.

Shilesh

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Chuck Peacock" 
<yahoolists@c...> wrote:
> There is a lot of traffic on the list about trying this paper and 
that.
> 
> What I'd be interested in knowing is what paper do people consider 
their
> favorite?
> 
> I understand that in some cases it depends on what you are using it 
for and how
> you are printing it, but even if it's a qualified answer I think it 
would be
> interesting to know.
> 
> I'll start the thread by stating that I print black and white 
using 'black only'
> on an Epson 1270. The paper I use the most is Epson Matte 
Heavyweight. The price
> is good and the image is OK, but I'd like something with a bit more 
permanence.
> 
> I tried a sample of Hahnemuhle Photo Rag and while I liked the 
image, the
> surface flaked so badly I wouldn't think of using it.
> 
> Any comments?
> 
> Chuck Peacock