Canson PhotoLustre Premium 310gsm sets new standards for excellence in traditional photo paper. With a wide colour gamut, stunning luster effect, and a hefty 310gsm base, this paper exudes quality. Unlike many competitors, it allows subtle highlights to shine without being overwhelmed by excessive whiteness.

As a photographer, I find this paper to be a personal favourite. Its versatility makes it an all-round choice, delivering beautiful colours and making it ideal for framing.

This smooth surface matte photographic paper boasts a high white point and exceptional color rendition. At 308gsm, it feels substantial to the touch and is a top choice for creating Fine Art Images on Epson and Canon printers. PhotoRag 308 is among Hahnemuhle’s best-selling papers.

This smooth surface matte photographic paper is my go-to choice for producing both artwork prints and photographic prints. The subtle texture it offers adds just the right amount of depth to each print. Notably, it holds an archival rating from Epson, ensuring that prints on Photo Rag 308 are guaranteed to last for an impressive 80 years.

This fine art paper features a textured surface and is ideally suited for creating watercolor images and photographs. Its strong texture enhances the overall feel and depth of the printed images. I find the paper’s colour rendition to be very similar to Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308.

As a print maker, I appreciate its versatility and the pronounced texture, especially when reproducing acrylics and other artworks that demand a strong tactile presence.

Incorporating cutting-edge technology, this high-quality lustre canvas is free from optical brighteners. The canvas base, made entirely of 100% cotton, features a unique microporous coating. Once printed, it provides a water-resistant barrier, ensuring image protection for decades to come.

Personal Thoughts: Canvasses are often overlooked when it comes to artwork reproductions. As a fan of the new generation of canvasses available today, I appreciate the vibrant prints produced by Canson Lustre canvas. They closely resemble the original artwork in appearance. Additionally, canvasses are more cost-effective to frame compared to paper prints.

Is a high-quality matte canvas that stands out for its exceptional features. Free from optical brighteners, this canvas ensures a true representation of colours. The base, a blend of canvas and poly-cotton, is coated with a unique microporous layer. Once printed, it provides a water-resistant barrier, safeguarding your image for decades to come.

Personal Thoughts: In comparing it to the Canson Museum Pro Lustre Canvas 385gsm, the matte finish sets it apart. When choosing between lustre and matte finishes for your canvas, it ultimately comes down to personal preference.

A heavyweight paper with a 230gsm weight. Crafted from 100% Alpha Cellulose, it boasts a bright white inkjet receiving layer. The paper’s surface is totally smooth, and its stiffness defies its weight. When used for printing, it produces beautiful, sharp images with a wide color range. Whether you’re creating art images or photographic reproductions, this paper performs exceptionally well.

Kells Paper Matte Paper is my go-to choice for poster prints, greeting cards, and proofing. Despite being an affordable matte paper, it consistently delivers surprisingly good results across a variety of applications. Whether I’m creating art or reproducing photographs, this paper never disappoints.

It’s important to note that Kells Paper Matte Paper does not have an archival rating.

Features a traditional Japanese Washi base with an exceptionally fine textured surface. Crafted using a traditional Tanmo machine, it embodies the qualities associated with age-old Japanese paper manufacturing techniques. Remarkably, the technique is so refined that most people would mistake it for handmade paper. Like all the finest papers, it is free from optical brighteners, acid-free, and meets the stringent standards for long-lasting print production.

A premium paper made from 100% alpha-cellulose. It features a completely matte base with a smooth surface, specifically designed for photographic printing. This paper delivers extremely sharp images, allowing for intense shadow detail and vibrant colour reproduction across a wide gamut. Whether you’re printing colour or black-and-white photographs, this new matte paper is the world’s first baryta paper with a true matte finish. It’s ideal for Epson and Canon printers using matte black ink.