Bought an EPSON 3880 need advice for paper

[bucko]

Hi,

I just bought an Epson 3880 and I am having a photo of mine auctioned in an art show. I am looking for professional exhibition paper that this photo would look great on. It will printed at 17 by 22.  Would luster paper be good and what brands could someone recommend? Any other types of paper besides luster? I think I heard that works best for night photos? Thank you

Bucko

[Alan Goldhammer]

It will look great on Ilford Gold Fiber Silk.  Problem is that the Ilford profiles are not very good.  Send me a PM about a profile if interested

[howardm]

Besides GFS paper, you may want to look at the Canson Baryta or their 'Platine' (rag), both lustre, both fantastic

Lastly would be Harman by Hahn. Gloss Baryta

[bucko]

Ok Howard,

These papers ? Any one of them? or which one might be best if you know. Thanks

Platine Fibre Rag 310 g/m²
         
Rag Photographique 210 g/m²
         
Rag Photographique 310 g/m²
         
Rag Photographique Duo 220 g/m²

[texshooter]

if you want to varnish the print, use harman gloss barya (or ilford gold silk).
if you dont want to varnish, but still need gloss, use ilford smooth pearl.
if you want no gloss, use epson hot press bright white.

[howardm]

Paper is a *very* individual choice.  The Platine has a Lustre type surface.  All of the Rag Photographique
papers are matte.  the 210 is pretty thin/light and the Duo is doublesided.  I doubt either of that will appeal
to you.  I believe you said you wanted Lustre so really, theonly one would be the Platine (cotton rag) or Baryta
Photographique (alpha cellulose/woodpulp)

They sell a 15 sheet Discovery Pack of allll their different types of paper.

Ok Howard,

These papers ? Any one of them? or which one might be best if you know. Thanks

Platine Fibre Rag 310 g/m²
         
Rag Photographique 210 g/m²
         
Rag Photographique 310 g/m²
         
Rag Photographique Duo 220 g/m²