Actually I find, in that some of the rag papers that I use can create amazingly sharp details. Papers that come to mine, Canson Arches (not smooth) but will has excellent fine details, Optica 1, or Epson Hot press bright, (both totally smooth surface), will get you excellent fine details. These papers are heavy weight at 300GW and all make very detailed images, such that at sizes 20 x 30, 24 x 36, and 16 x 24, I don't see any differences in details between glossy or semi-gloss prints. The DMAX is less, but that's due to the ink.
All of the matte ink prints I am referring to are with the old Epson 7800 printer using the Epson inks.
Paul