Re[2]: Re[2]: Arches Platine Paper

NADO000 (LNADEAU@unb.ca)
Wed, 13 Jul 94 00:42:08 ADT

>> Just before I left on this trip I received samples of the Platine
>> paper (watermarked Arches Platine) and a print made on it by one of
>> the printers who made the Mapplethorpe Pt prints.
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>..so, I'm sure there are some people here that would be interested to
>hear what your impressions of the paper were...

It feels nice and heavy. I believe 320 grams is the exact figure. BTW,
try to avoid using a non metric system when describing paper weights.
A 140 lb paper can be *lighter* than a 130 lb paper as the latter may
be smaller in size. The metric system always refers to a square meter.

As to the paper, it was specifically designed to handle large images,
up to 30 x 40 in., although it may be supplied most commonly as half
sheets. To this effect, there are two watermarks per sheet, so you
will be able to see it even if you get the smaller size.

Luis Nadeau
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>- David
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