Paper supplies (UK based)

[situgrrl]

I've just got a new HP B9180 having been out of the print side of things for a while.  I can't seem to find anyone with decent stocks of papers so that I can order some sample packs.

Also, if anyone can recommend a cheaper alternative to HP Hannamule Smooth Fine Art (308) I would appreciate it as it's hugely expensive!  Other recommendations for printing in B&W most appreciated too.

Thanks

Charly

[Chris Nutt]

Might be worth looking at Permajet. They do a good range and the prices are not too bad. Thier Fibre Based Royal range is excellent for mono work (but also one of thier most expensive papers). They also do a good sample pack. Look on www.permajet.com

[situgrrl]

Ouch!  Since it's more expensive than MP Hanhamule, I think I'll give it a miss - high end paper is a lot like crack.

[Jeremy Roussak]

I've just got a new HP B9180 having been out of the print side of things for a while.  I can't seem to find anyone with decent stocks of papers so that I can order some sample packs.

Also, if anyone can recommend a cheaper alternative to HP Hannamule Smooth Fine Art (308) I would appreciate it as it's hugely expensive!  Other recommendations for printing in B&W most appreciated too.

I've recommended them here before: www.morco.uk.com were pretty good when I used them: friendly, quick service and keen price. I bought Ilford GFS from them, but they seem to my largely ignorant eye to have a decent range of other papers (including Hahnemühle) as well. Don't be put off by the design of the web site!

Jeremy

(I have, of course, no connection with morco save as a satisfied customer.)

[Christos Andronis]

I've ordered paper from the following retailers in the last six months and it worked OK in all cases:

http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/
http://www.on-linepaper.co.uk/index.html
http://www.silverprint.co.uk/

Prices vary among retailers. On-linepaper has a good range of paper samplers.

- Christos