Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "Tim Spragens" 
<t.spragens@c...> wrote:
> Martin, 
> 
> there were (at least) two points to my post. First, find out how 
> extensive the color shift has been, second to state that I haven't 
> had a shift in a less-than-perfect envionment.

Same here.


> From the recent postings I wouldn't sell a print on EAM, but do 
think it is good for 
> work prints - proofing, portfolio. I don't know that is is much 
better 
> than the Epson Heavyweight Matte for that use, though, which for 
> me is less expensive and more readily available.

I completely agree.

> 
> Anything else is special order, and I can at least find Hahnemühle 
> and Somerset papers in the EU, so no extraordinary taxes or 
> shipping costs. Until I find a paper with the DMax and velvet 
> surface of EAM, I'll be using Torchon for prints I expect to stay 
> around for a while. The search is interesting for me as well.

I know that paper sourcing and cost is an issue in the EU. I hope 
that someone will realise there is a market and start selling locally 
for you. I have a box of Torchon sitting on the table waiting to be 
tried. I'll let you know what I think.

Martin

(snip earlier)