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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: wlemann on March 16, 2018, 02:00:21 pm

Title: Ilford Galerie papers
Post by: wlemann on March 16, 2018, 02:00:21 pm

Getting back into printing with a new Epson P800.  My issues concern paper.  I would like to use a paper in the Galerie line.  Criteria: will print color and B+W, I want my color to "pop",  want to use paper with 300 weight, like a neutral paper for B+W, want to use paper using PK ink, no matte. 
please provide recommendations and reasons.  Thanks in advance.  Walter

Title: Re: Ilford Galerie papers
Post by: Mark D Segal on March 16, 2018, 02:04:08 pm

I've reviewed numerous Ilford Galerie Prestige papers on this website - you can check the reviews. The two I like best that would meet your criteria include Gold Fibre Silk and Gold Fibre Gloss. The difference between them is mainly that the latter has a cotton rag substrate. Both are very wide gamut PK papers.

Title: Re: Ilford Galerie papers
Post by: wlemann on March 16, 2018, 02:13:38 pm

I MEANT ILFORD GALERIE LINE.

Title: Re: Ilford Galerie papers
Post by: wlemann on March 16, 2018, 02:17:47 pm

Thanks, Mark.  Are both also suitable for B+W?  How about paperbase temperature-warm. neutral or cold?

I will find your review.  Walter.

Title: Re: Ilford Galerie papers
Post by: Mark D Segal on March 16, 2018, 02:19:40 pm

Both suitable for B&W, both near neutral.

Title: Re: Ilford Galerie papers
Post by: wlemann on March 16, 2018, 02:38:49 pm

what are the reviews, you referenced titled?
The information from Ilford is scant at best.  On their website the descriptions of the papers are about the same ending with it's good.
Again thanks.

Title: Re: Ilford Galerie papers
Post by: dgberg on March 16, 2018, 03:15:58 pm

Ilford's Gold Mono Silk is one of the best papers for B&W.
Only problem is that it looks like it is one of the discontinued papers from Ilford.
I just purchased 3 rolls which should last sometime.
Stunning B&W prints with this paper.

Title: Re: Ilford Galerie papers
Post by: Simon J.A. Simpson on March 16, 2018, 04:44:06 pm

I've recently been using PermaJet's Mono Gloss Baryta.  It makes stunning monochrome prints with deep blacks and rich greys.  To my eyes the paper base look very slightly warm but others may describe it as neutral.  It is also suitable for some colour subjects giving rich colours.

Title: Re: Ilford Galerie papers
Post by: Mark D Segal on March 16, 2018, 07:09:07 pm

Quote from: wlemann on March 16, 2018, 02:38:49 pm

what are the reviews, you referenced titled?
The information from Ilford is scant at best.  On their website the descriptions of the papers are about the same ending with it's good.
Again thanks.

The reviews are my reviews on this website. Do a search within the site, or look up the index of articles under my name and you will find them.

Title: Re: Ilford Galerie papers
Post by: Mark D Segal on March 16, 2018, 07:16:46 pm

Quote from: Dan Berg on March 16, 2018, 03:15:58 pm

Ilford's Gold Mono Silk is one of the best papers for B&W.
Only problem is that it looks like it is one of the discontinued papers from Ilford.
I just purchased 3 rolls which should last sometime.
Stunning B&W prints with this paper.

Not "looks like" - it is recently discontinued. Some info I've come across indicates Amplis Foto in the Toronto area may still have some limited stock available.