Love the sample Gary was gracious enough to send. My first delivery from Kathmandu!
I cannot speak to the technical properties (longevity, Dmax, etc.) of this paper as many who have posted ( I have been using and trust Epson papers for 15 years) but I can tell you it is luxurious to the hand and eye. It is the closest thing to handmade paper for inkjet printing that I have seen. The randomness of the surface texture and opacity of the paper is very much like handmade rice paper used for Shoji screens. Epson really must consider bringing this paper to the US, it is a unique product with a wide range of use. I print for myself and several artists who will want this paper ASAP.
The subtle texture and transparency are beautiful and even if mounted on an opaque backer it is still visually arresting. The color saturation and contrast appears to be of a higher level than most of the matte papers I have seen.
I am also an Architect I believe that this paper would be beautiful as a display medium, front lit during the day and backlit at night.
I will be discussing the importation of this paper with my local supplier, Professional Graphics in Elmsford NY. in the hope we might give everyone the opportunity to use this paper in the US.
Thank you Gary,
Regards
Jim