[Leica] Need printing paper advice

[Jayanand Govindaraj]

I think you might be better off with Baryta paper, something like Hahnemuhle Fine Art Baryta Satin, which is stunning for B&W. Anyway, these are the ones I use - also on a P800 - mainly Hahnemuhle, because that is what is easily available here in India. Epson believe in selling printers here without keeping consumables in ready stock, for some strange reason!

Matte Paper, from less to more texture

Hahnemuhle Bamboo
Hahnemuhle William Turner - my favorite matte paper
Hahnemuhle Torchon
Awagami papers or Hahnemuhle Rice Paper for very occasional use.

Glossy Paper

Hahnemuhle Fine Art Baryta Satin - my favorite glossy paper
Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Baryta
Moab Slickrock Metallic for occasional use.

Canvas

Hahnemuhle Daguerre Canvas
Hahnemuhle Metallic Canvas

Cheers

Jayanand

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> On 04-May-2018, at 23:45, Richard Clompus via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> I have taken to heart the concept that you need to print your best images.  Storing them on a hard drive makes it difficult to really enjoy them or to give them to others as gifts.  So my current project is to print a portfolio of black & white nude images taken during a Leica Master Class with Ralph Gibson in San Francisco. I learned a lot from him in 3 days. I’m very pleased with the images but have no clue how to exhibit them.  I’ve hesitated to post nudes to our gallery but would be willing to share a few if there is interest.  They are reminiscent of timeless nudes from Imogen Cunningham and Edward Weston. 
> 
> I’m printing with an Epson P800 printer and started with Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper (8.5 x 11”).  Its a mat paper, 100% rag content, acid free, 19 mil thickness, 260 gm weight with a slightly textured surface.  I’m ready to treat myself with better paper but don’t have any experience with rag paper from Moab, Canson, Hahnemühle or Museo.  These fine art papers get expensive very quickly so I’ve decided to use 8.5 x 11 for now.
> 
> Can someone share their experience with the rag paper of their choice? 
> 
> Many thanks,
> Richard
> 
> Richard Clompus
> California
> 
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