[Alt-photo] Re: COT 320 AT B&S was Papers for Palladium

[Diana Bloomfield]

Hi Bob,

I do remember all that, and between the time they must have got their act together (Bergger, not B&S), I had switched to Revere and never looked back.  I do have this friend here who had just started printing in pt/pd, and he had a very old supply of COT320 someone had given him, which he used and loved.  When he needed more, I told him about my problems, but he loved that paper so much, and I guess he thought I was just fabricating issues, because he ordered more, and it was from B&S.  He came over to show me the results-- it was the same grainy splotchy issues I had experienced.  And this was probably less than a year ago.  So I gave him some samples of Revere I had, and now that's all he uses.  Really-- it's the most beautiful paper I've ever used for that process.  It's a dream to work with, too.  

I do not get the Revere from B&S.  I initially got it from Talas in NYC.  I don't actually order anything from B&S anymore-- their shipping costs are too high for me,  and I can get most of what I need here on the East Coast.  I also have a Jerry's Artarama about 3 miles from me, and an excellent art supply store that has all kinds of papers.  I asked them to start ordering the Revere for me, too, which they did.  I get my chemicals mostly from Artcraft, in NY, so it's a lot faster and cheaper for me to not shop at B&S-- although they're very very nice people. :)   Oh-- I've used both the lightweight and 300 gsm, and I do prefer the 300 gsm-- just less worry in the water.

Diana

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> DEAR DIANA,
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>            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.
> 
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> 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.  
> 
> 
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> 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!
> 
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> 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?  
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