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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: awofinden on August 03, 2007, 09:51:31 am

Title: Epson sommerset Velvet or Arches
Post by: 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?

Title: Epson sommerset Velvet or Arches
Post by: TylerB 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

Title: Epson sommerset Velvet or Arches
Post by: abiggs 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.

Title: Epson sommerset Velvet or Arches
Post by: Kirk Gittings 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.