[Alt-photo] Re: Papers for Palladium

[Loris Medici]

Hi all,

Not that I'm encouraging people from refraining papers that work great
right out of the box but; anyone investigating paper alternatives and not
shy from a little extra effort, should also take this into account:
http://www.apug.org/forums/forum42/118153-sulfamic-acid-paper-acidification.html

My current favorite paper for Pd is Fabriano Artistico Extra White 300gsm,
better dmax than COT320 after sulfamic acid treatment, same creamy tones
but with better overall contrast. (Since the paper base is brighter and
cooler - almost perfectly neutral...)

Regards,
Loris.



2013/11/4 BOB KISS <bobkiss at caribsurf.com>

> DEAR DIANA,
>
>
>
>             Please recall that you and I had problems with COT 320 at about
> the same time a few years ago.  Before that B&S had problems with Bergger
> meeting their demands for supply of it.  And you and I had a problem
> getting
> John Horowy to communicate with us in a way that would solve the problems.
> That was a while ago and both of these issues have been resolved.
>
>
>
> 1)    Melody must have had a "moment of prayer" with John because B&S had
> an
> extensive supply of COT 320 in all sizes up until recently.  I just checked
> their website and all the COT 320 seems to be out of stock.again a supply
> issue!!!  I have e-mailed Melody to ask why this problem again but it is
> only 6:30 am in Santa Fe.  Though she gets up and starts work early, I
> don't
> expect a reply until later and will forward the info.
>
>
>
> 2)    The problems I had back then with COT 320 were resolved and the last
> 4
> batches of 20X24/25 sheets have been perfect so I would not shy away from
> it.   And Melody is a lot nicer to deal with regarding any issues with the
> paper!
>
>
>
> 3)    Which Revere do you use?  The one sold by B&S?  Do you use the
> lighter
> or heavier paper?  As I like 320 gsm I am assuming I should try the Revere
> 300 gsm, yes?
>
>
>
> CHEERS FROM BARBADOS!
>
>                         BOB
>
>
>
>   _____
>
> From: alt-photo-process-list-bounces at lists.altphotolist.org
> [mailto:alt-photo-process-list-bounces at lists.altphotolist.org] On Behalf
> Of
> Diana Bloomfield
> Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 12:06 AM
> To: alt-photo-process-list at lists.altphotolist.org
> Subject: [Alt-photo] Re: Papers for Palladium
>
>
>
> Hi Catharine,
>
> I used to use both Arches Platine and COT 320, but I started having a lot
> of
> trouble with batches of COT320 in the last year or so-- lots of graininess
> and problems.  I have no idea what they've done differently with the paper,
> but I have to believe they made some change with it.  I know a couple of
> other people who have had the same trouble with batches they purchased.
>  And
> while I like Arches Platine, I did start using Revere, probably based on
> someone's recommendation here-- and it's truly the best paper I've ever
> used
> for pt/pd.  Really beautiful results.  Now I don't use anything else.
>
> Diana
> On Nov 3, 2013, at 8:48 PM, Catherine Costolo wrote:
>
> > Hi!
> > I have used both Cot 320 and Arches Platine but have not had much success
> with them. Also I was told that Cot 320 does not give good dmax.
> > Any suggestions for a paper I might try? Has anyone tried the Revere
> paper
> from Legion?
> > Thanks.
> > Catherine
>