Perl of Gloss

Hi after a whole unit on digital on my 'AS' Photography course we have now got on to film. But what do people think is the best paper to print on perl or gloss - Are there other types. It will need to be in 10x8 sheets

Thanks
David

PS and I got a Ricoh KR-10M of a friend the other day - Mum says I have to many cameras!- i can only count 4!!

I think it's really down to personal preference and subject matter. I tend to prefer gloss but there really is no "right and wrong", just what appeals to you.

Just to confuse you further, there are different grades of paper and not all papers from different manufacturers are exactly the same - even if they are both, for example, marked as gloss paper.

By trial and error I've found I like the look of Fuji Reala film printed on Kodak gloss paper, but the only way you'll find your own favourite is to try a few out - the combinations are almost limitless!

Hi David
Pearl, Gloss and Matt
Gloss is traditional inkjet photo paper-delivers good quality shiny prints suitable for objects, landscapes etc.
Pearl is less reflective but it has its own advantages being semi-gloss suitable for portraits,people and wedding images.
Matt paper is relatively cheap and lacks the reflection I used to use it for B&W printing until I left darkroom and entered the Lightroom(Adobe)

regards
Vikram

Darkroom paperas are available a multi-grade )you will need a set of filters to get all the grades from the one paper) or graded. The usual objective is to get all the tones you want correctly onto Grade 2.

Glossy finish will give you the widest range of tones from deep black to pure white. Pearl can be very nice for portraiture. Matt can look quite dull but I do like it for portraits and nudes.

Gloss gives the best tonal range, I take you will be using RC paper?

I think he means black and white printing, not colour printing for the AS course.I don't like the RC Pearl type paper much but the only manufacturer I know doing a RC'Lustre' is the British Kentmere company (now owned by Ilford Limited).Their 'Kenthene'is good and cheaper than Ilford.