Anyone ever used this paper?

tigrebleu · 09-01-2009, 03:20 PM

Lost Luggage

I'm building a new portfolio and I want to print on high quality inkjet paper, rather than on glossy or mat photo paper, if only because of the feel is closer to that of a magazine (looking foward to seduce the world of advertising and editorial photography).

Details on the "normal" (not for portfolios) versions of this paper can be found here:

Moab by Legion Paper - Lasal Photo

and

Moab by Legion Paper - Entrada Rag

It's not that I need to know how good the paper will be with a Pentax DSLR. I just need to know how good the paper will be, period! I often shoot medium format film as well, so I just need a paper with good color, saturation, detail (printed on EPSON R1900) and durability.

Sure, I could buy a pack and try myself, but before, I thought I'd ask you, just in case...

Cheers,

pawzitiv · 09-01-2009, 09:57 PM

I have no experience with Moab's Lasal paper but I have used Moab's Entrada and Kokopelli papers quite extensively. Entrada is a good paper but I've since moved on to what I consider a much better fine art paper, namely Ilford's Galerie Gold Fibre Silk. To me, this Ilford paper has the glow, the feel and even the smell of a traditional wet print.

See:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-processing-printing-software-darkroo...jet-paper.html

Which printer are you using?

tigrebleu · 09-02-2009, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by pawzitiv

I have no experience with Moab's Lasal paper but I have used Moab's Entrada and Kokopelli papers quite extensively. Entrada is a good paper but I've since moved on to what I consider a much better fine art paper, namely Ilford's Galerie Gold Fibre Silk. To me, this Ilford paper has the glow, the feel and even the smell of a traditional wet print.

See:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-processing-printing-software-darkroo...jet-paper.html

Thanks for the link. I could probably find a way to put this paper onto a 11x14 inches rigid portfolio insert with holes for screwposts — I don't want a polyester or polypropylene sheet to get between the photo and the viewer. Ilford's reputation is well deserved, and if you say this paper feels like a traditional print, I'll try it for sure.

Originally posted by pawzitiv

Which printer are you using?

EPSON R1800 and/or R1900 Pro Photo Printer.

**TaiChiTom** · 09-03-2009, 03:23 PM

I second tigrebleu's recommendation regarding Ilford Galerie Fibre Gold Silk. I formerly used Moab Entrada but now use the Ilford for prints I really value.
Tom

09-01-2009, 03:20 PM	#1
tigrebleu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lévis, Canada (Québec) Posts: 144	Anyone ever used this paper? Lost Luggage I'm building a new portfolio and I want to print on high quality inkjet paper, rather than on glossy or mat photo paper, if only because of the feel is closer to that of a magazine (looking foward to seduce the world of advertising and editorial photography). Details on the "normal" (not for portfolios) versions of this paper can be found here: Moab by Legion Paper - Lasal Photo and Moab by Legion Paper - Entrada Rag It's not that I need to know how good the paper will be with a Pentax DSLR. I just need to know how good the paper will be, period! I often shoot medium format film as well, so I just need a paper with good color, saturation, detail (printed on EPSON R1900) and durability. Sure, I could buy a pack and try myself, but before, I thought I'd ask you, just in case... Cheers,

09-01-2009, 09:57 PM	#2
pawzitiv Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 91	Entrada is good but there's better .. I have no experience with Moab's Lasal paper but I have used Moab's Entrada and Kokopelli papers quite extensively. Entrada is a good paper but I've since moved on to what I consider a much better fine art paper, namely Ilford's Galerie Gold Fibre Silk. To me, this Ilford paper has the glow, the feel and even the smell of a traditional wet print. See: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-processing-printing-software-darkroo...jet-paper.html Which printer are you using?

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09-02-2009, 07:33 PM	#3
tigrebleu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lévis, Canada (Québec) Posts: 144 Original Poster	Originally posted by pawzitiv I have no experience with Moab's Lasal paper but I have used Moab's Entrada and Kokopelli papers quite extensively. Entrada is a good paper but I've since moved on to what I consider a much better fine art paper, namely Ilford's Galerie Gold Fibre Silk. To me, this Ilford paper has the glow, the feel and even the smell of a traditional wet print. See: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-processing-printing-software-darkroo...jet-paper.html Thanks for the link. I could probably find a way to put this paper onto a 11x14 inches rigid portfolio insert with holes for screwposts — I don't want a polyester or polypropylene sheet to get between the photo and the viewer. Ilford's reputation is well deserved, and if you say this paper feels like a traditional print, I'll try it for sure. Originally posted by pawzitiv Which printer are you using? EPSON R1800 and/or R1900 Pro Photo Printer.

09-03-2009, 03:23 PM	#4
TaiChiTom Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 318	I second tigrebleu's recommendation regarding Ilford Galerie Fibre Gold Silk. I formerly used Moab Entrada but now use the Ilford for prints I really value. Tom