Great All-Rounder

Posted by Paul Stevens on 16th Nov 2011

This paper is Hahnemuhle's answer to Museo Silver Rag. Museo is a fantastic paper and would be hard to beat.

I was somewhat skeptical when I first saw the paper. It only just barely qualifies as a semi-gloss. It's more of a matte paper with just a hint of gloss thrown in. I have to say, after my very first black and white print, it was simply breathtaking. Stunning tonal range, deep, deep blacks and detail so good, I had to reprint it with less sharpening applied.

So I threw a very colourful image at it next. While not the same impact as the black and white, it was a truly impressive colour image.

This is now my favourite semi-gloss paper. If you demand razor sharpness, this won't disappoint (although you should try Chromajet Bright White Metallic if you don't mind something a bit more "plasticy").

The only downside I have, is that this is a cellulose wood fibre paper with optical brighteners added - so I have a nagging doubt about it's archival qualities.

I highly recommend trying this product.