Embarrassing Question

[MX5]

Since getting my PIXMA Pro 9000 Mark II, I’ve been looking at the variety of papers from just one manufacturer. I’m familiar with plain, gloss and matte/pearl, but what is ‘Art’ paper and what is ‘Rag’. I’m thinking these are cotton based rather than wood? But can folk give me a clue in what situations you might use ‘Art’ and ‘Rag’. Sorry if it’s a dumb question … but I had to ask.

Thanks in advance.

[codachrome]

Re: Embarrassing Question

The only art and rag paper ive seen is good quality plain paper Ilford make these.
Now ive just tried a few sheets of ILFORD GALERIE SMOOTH HIGH GLOSS. This has a mirror like finish like the old cibachrome,
Im gonna get me some at focus.

Coda

[colin C]

Re: Embarrassing Question

I have seen these papers used for Black & Whites, where a matt textured paper works well with some subjects.

Colin

[MX5]

Re: Embarrassing Question

I guess the answer is to get some of these papers and give them a whirl. I'll see if Ilford et al do 'sample packs' like Permajet do.

[EOS_Jim]

Re: Embarrassing Question

Permajet, Fotospeed and especially Hahnemuhle do some great Art papers. The most important thing to get is a custom profile when using them though.

They all do sample packs.