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Hi Michael,
my guess is we got the same batch. Here is an attempt to show these irregularities: Any ideas for the cause of it?? Miha p.s. you are looking at about 7 sqmm on a 5x7 inch print. EDIT: actually an area of 7x7mm in size. Last edited by Miha; 23rd February 2010 at 08:06 PM. |
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Miha,
The prints I made had a sort of "embedded powder" coating, i.e. they appeared okay when wet. I'd have to test again to confirm my impressions. Tom |
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A suggestion there may have been bubbles traped in the coating when it was applied.
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I've had something similar with Forte Polywarmtone paper and wondered if it was some kind of 'blistering' caused by too strong a stop bath? But I'm really just guessing
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I also think it might be a stop bath issue? Holes in the emulsion occurred in Lith Film due to using a chemical stop bath.
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Thanks for your suggestions!
I'm afraid these are not holes. They are tiny grains on the surface. I can feel them even on an udeveloped sheet of paper. Miha |
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Miha,
I've just been looking at a sheet of Vario classic printed on yesterday. There is a certain degree of roughness to the glossy surface, however the effect is not as prominent as I had remembered. The "deposits" on the earlier print may have had something to do with the selenium toner solution. Yesterday's prints were untoned. Tom |
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I have been using the Adox Variotone some recently and find it a really nice paper with a rich warm tone - developed in Dektol 1:2.
I have only used the glossy and was wondering about the "semi-matte" surface. My preference is for an "eggshell" surface both in texture and sheen -- I think this is/was Kodak type-E or fine-lustre surface? Anyway, how would you describe the Variotone semi-matte surface? Any other brand fiber VC paper that others like with this type surface? Thanks! Mark
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Hi Mark!
The semi-matt surface is very smooth, with no pattern embossed. I would say it' as smooth as the glossy surface. I can't compare it to anythig as Variotone is my first paper with this type of surface, but compared to Ilford MG 1K, which is glossy, the Vriotone semi-gloss surface is smoother, but with less shine of course. One more thing: developed in Adotol WA, the semi-mate surface is a tiny bit less warm compared to the glossy. Miha |
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Thanks Miha -
Glad to hear the semi-matte is a smooth surface and will give it a try. Mark
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