[Alt-photo] Re: choice of paper for Pt and gum over Pt prints - wasRe: Re: Replacement paper for Arches Aquarelle

[Diana Bloomfield]

Thanks, Jean.  I love BFK Rives papers, but so many different types . . .  this helps, though.  I think. :)

Diana

On Feb 28, 2014, at 10:21 AM, Jean Daubas wrote:

> Hi Diana,
> 
> As far as I can remember, it is the “real” paper “Arches BFK Rives” which is used : it is a 100% cotton white paper with a kind of Satin surface, 4 decled edges and “BFK RivesFrance” watermark. I know it in 210, 250, 270 gsm.
> It must not be confused withe the  “Velin BFK Rives” which exists in 210, 250,270, 280 and 300gsm in various colours : white, antique white, and ivory. It is a Velin, which I think is “vellum” in american English but seems to be “wove paper” in the genuine British Shakespearian language!!!.
> Hope it helps...
> cheers from france
>    jean
> 
> PS : yes, the article about Irving Penn is quite interesting, too
>