[alt-photo] Re: dichromate stain

[Marek Matusz]

Clay

And just to think that I was so happy with not having to make any paper choices when buying BFK. The paper that I use is 250 grams BFK Rives, white.
At least I am now as confused as everybody else. Thanks Clay!

 

Marek 

 
> From: clayh at clayharmon.com
> Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 10:33:20 -0600
> To: alt-photo-process-list at lists.altphotolist.org
> Subject: [alt-photo] Re: dichromate stain
> 
> There are still quite a few versions of BFK available. In fact, there is a confusing array weights and variants. For instance, Daniel Smith carries a 250gsm Rives White, and a 270gsm White, not to be confused with the 280 gsm BFK heavyweight. There is also a 175 gsm Rives Heavyweight BFK, not to be confused with the 115gsm Rives BFK lightweight, or the 180 gsm Velin Cuve Rives BFK. It is crazy-making to be sure. I like the strangely named 175gsm Rives BFK Heavyweight for pt and gum. Good wet strength and a nice strong pt print when it is acidified.
> 
> Just saying Rives BFK is not terribly specific when you start digging into all the options available. And I did not even get into the super heavy versions that weigh in at 300+ gsm.....
> 
> Clay
> On Mar 6, 2010, at 9:23 AM, Marek Matusz wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Paul,
> > 
> > I did not refer to the print detail as such but to the crispness of color and color saturation achived with the same amount of gum/pigment on the two papers. Much better on the Rives BFK. It is surprising since the surface is softer with some texture. It does take a bit more concentrated PVA size. I looked around and to my surprise Rives BFK comes in only one flavor, but many colors. It is possible that what was made years ago is a different paper that is sold today.
> > 
> > Marek
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >> From: viapiano at pacbell.net
> >> To: alt-photo-process-list at lists.altphotolist.org
> >> Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 18:20:18 -0800
> >> Subject: [alt-photo] Re: dichromate stain
> >> 
> >> Marek,
> >> 
> >> I find the exact opposite re FAEW and BFK...isn't that funny?
> >> 
> >> The BFK I have was given to me so I don't know the exact type, weight, etc 
> >> of the Rives but my FA gum prints are way more detailed because of the 
> >> smoother surface.
> >> 
> >> Are there different surfaces for the BFK?
> >> 
> >> Paul
> >> 
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