[Leica] Need printing paper advice

[Ken Carney]

Richard,

I have had very good results with the Epson Velvet Fine Art for a matte 
paper, and Ilford Gold Mono Silk for glossy b&w (no idea why a 
particular paper would be better for b&w, but I like it).  Another 
excellent matte paper is Hahnemuhle Torchon or most any of the 
Hahnemuhle papers for that matter.  The photo ink line on my Epson 3880 
failed, so I've been revisiting the matte papers.  I'll order a new P800 
anyway, but it has been an eye-opener after printing only on gloss 
papers the last several years.

Speaking of nudes, many years ago I joined a local photography club and 
it had a "competition" night.  In the spirit of things, I entered a b&w 
nude from a class with Cole Weston.  I was given one point out of five 
because "nudes are not an appropriate subject for a photo club".  In 
retrospect, they were pretty awful.

Ken


On 5/4/2018 1:15 PM, Richard Clompus via LUG 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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