Do I dare admit this on this site?
The only paper I've run through the 3800 as of yet is the infamous Costco paper, there I said it!
And honestly, I'm somewhat disappointed with the lack of gloss but that aside this printer kicks butt! I'm hoping to find a gloss paper that gives better results than what I got with the kirkland.
I have some left over Ilford Galerie Classic Gloss/Pearl that I was looking forward to running through there but as luck would have it, it's for dye ink only. I was very pleased with both papers on my i9900 but I'm looking forward to experimenting with different papers with the 3800.
Thnx again for all who are sharing!
Of course you can admit your current paper. Most of us don't bite
To throw in my 2 cents, I'm really quite fond of Harman gloss FB Al baryta as it lacks the tooth of many of the other baryta papers (except the Epson exhibition fiber, w. is a bit less glossy). It's a bit delicate, but you're not going to be throwing your fine prints loose in your briefcase anyway
Because it's difficult to judge results on a paper that is not properly dialed in (good profile, soft proofing) your first trial may not accurately reflect a paper's capability. It might help you to see some good prints by others who
have worked up a given paper properly. Perhaps you know some local photographers or photo groups that will share? Then look and see what you do and don't respond to in regards to texture, weight, gloss, warmth, saturation, depth, etc.