>I totally agree to Sandy King's experience: The texture of the KENTMERE Art
Document paper (or Luminos SW-ART) was changed about two years ago from a
natural semi-smooth surface to an embossed -stippled- surface with tiny holes in
the surface. <
Kentmere {Luminos} are a strange firm ,it is as if they don't wish to sell
their products and try to keep them secret. Here we have a group of Alt-
Photo fanatics desperately trying to find suitable products,and they are
vague to say the least. In giving accurate product information.
Last year we were fortunate in having a demonstration by Graham King LBIPP.
Representative of Kentmere's who demonstrated the Etch-Bleach process at
Kingsway College KTC.
The whole thing was very interesting to students and staff alike,but what
came out was the fact that not only is the special Etch-Bleach paper non
supercoated but also the whole Kentint range of papers were also, of the
same surface condition.!!
I have so far tried the Etch-Bleach paper as bromoil, it is rather
contrasty but I am sure this could be remedied by suitable adjustment to
development. It has a beautiful surface, with a slight texture {nothing
like the Art-Doc} and an emulsion rich in silver and gelatin .
I hope that this helps
pete