Smooth Matte Fine Art papers deliver dreamy low-contrast images that appear to have developed within the surface of a luscious cotton substrate.
Epson Hot Press exhibits an excellent black point creating good contrast for a matte paper. The delicate matte-finish surface can show scuffs when handled especially in the darker areas of a print.
Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth has a super durable surface finish and lighter blacks that produce lower-contrast prints. This paper is especially good for working with photo prints as the substrate for mixed media processes.
| Epson Hot Press Bright | Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth |
|---|---|
| 330gsm sheet | 300gsm roll | 305gsm |
| 17mil sheet | 16 mil roll | ~19mil |
| 100% cotton | 100% cotton |
| 96 iso brightness | 94 iso brightness |
| Moderate OBAs | Moderate OBAs |
| Smooth Matte Finish | Ultra Smooth Matte Finish |
| Whitepoint L* 97.52* | Whitepoint L* 97.81* |
| Blackpoint L* 15.5 * | Blackpoint L* 15* |
| 60” roll | 17″ x 22″ sheets** | 64” roll | 16.5” x 23.4” sheets (A2)** |
| $1.21 per square foot | $2.14 per square foot |
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*Manufacturer’s profiles for Epson SureColor P7000 Standard Edition were used for whitepoint L* and blackpoint L* measurements with absolute rendering intent. A whitepoint value closer to 100 indicates a whiter paper. A blackpoint value closer to 0 indicates a darker black.
**Reflects max size.
***Pricing based on 24″ roll size using Spectraflow’s standard pricing.
