Topic: Epson sommerset Velvet or Arches (Read 2332 times)

awofinden · « **on:** August 03, 2007, 09:51:31 am »

I need to make a few large format (50 by 70 inch) prints for my gallery and was wondering about using an Arches paper or the Epson Somerset Velvet. I currently use epson premium luster and love the Dmax but want a "nicer feeling paper". How does the dmax of the somerset paper compare to Epson Luster and does anyone have any experience with any of the arches papers?

TylerB · « **Reply #1 on:** August 03, 2007, 12:38:18 pm »

Neither of those papers will give you the highest dmax available from matte media.
I would look at the Innova and Hahnemühle papers for highest densities.
Still, none of them will reach the dmax of the photo surfaces you are familiar with, it's a different look.
Tyler

abiggs · « **Reply #2 on:** August 03, 2007, 05:02:56 pm »

Also take a look at Moab Entrada. Good dmax and color gamut from a fine art paper.

Kirk Gittings · « **Reply #3 on:** August 03, 2007, 05:06:29 pm »

The highest Dmax available in a large mat paper is from Crane Museo Max, my favorite paper for many reasons.

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