papers for gum

[Laura Valentino <laura@this.is>]

Hi All,
Since the list seems to be in gum-mode, I thought I'd ask what papers 
you are using. I started with Lanaquarelle, both hot and cold pressed, 
because it came with my "gum print kit". I think it is a rather nice 
paper, but then I decided to try Fabriano Artistico 600 gsm (at the 
suggestion of Hamish Stewart) as the idea of a heavy paper that dries 
flat appealed to me. It's wonderful for that...but I've come to the 
conclusion that it's not really a very beautiful paper (to each his 
own). The hot pressed is just sooo smooth and flat and the cold pressed 
has an very regular lumpy texture that I don't like.

I see that Loris (and maybe others) have tried Masa paper...I went 
online and see that it is very lightweight. It doesn't buckle?

There isn't a huge selection of papers here locally, some brands that 
are available are Waterford, Dahler Rowney, Schut (I think is how the 
woman on the phone spelled it) and Hannemuhle. Has anyone used those? 
Other than that, I'll have to special order, but I'm used to that.

Thanks!
Laura