Matte Fine Art Paper Vs 190gsm Photo Lustre Paper

It s around 35 heavier and more opaque than our standard paper.

Matte fine art paper vs 190gsm photo lustre paper. However i can offer some basic guidelines that i use when deciding which paper finish to use for a project. Paintings and drawings in particular are better presented in matte than lustre. Matte paper matte papers show a silky fine soft smooth look for colors and design. Epson s platine is among the company s set of legacy fine art papers.

216 gsm version of the premium silk paper roughly 146 lbs 190 gsm photo lustre paper roughly 116 lbs 170 gsm matte textured paper roughly 104 lbs. Fine art magazines photography journals fashion comic books. Generally luster papers are considered as the best quality for the best price. Matte looks dull as it does not reflect light.

And each has its pros and cons. In a recent series of tests on legacy platine i revived some images printed in the past. I like the photo lustre paper myself. Photo lustre paper review.

Deeper color saturation is seen in lustre. The standard paper offered by the company is 170 gsm premium silk. February 19 2012 at 9 09 pm. Photos work too but if your publication is primarily photo driven consider premium.

Preferred most by our event photographers for weddings quinceañeras and family portraits. The three most common photo paper finish options are matte lustre and glossy. Matte finish has a flat textured surface that allows for little to no reflection of light on the image. If you want a smooth but textured finish matte finish is the best for you.

If you look at my photobook america reviews that may help you decide under photo book reviews click on the company logo i ve tried. 190gsm photo lustre paper thinking about this one thoughts. But if fine art is your thing also check out proline uncoated. Photographs drawings and designs are beautifully rendered on the matte velvet finish paper.

Lustre vs matte if you want shine go for lustre. A smooth satin surface on 100 percent cotton fiber acid and lignin free and ph buffered with a weight of 314 gsm. Luster paper hides scratches and scuffs best. 216gsm premium silk 170gsm matte.

The paper has all the fine art specs. Lustre has a slight gloss and produces sharp images with vibrant. 2 paper surface finish. Matte has more of a texture than lustre.

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