Fine Art Prints
I'm often asked what the difference is between standard satin prints and fine art prints, and why the price difference? Basically, fine art papers are far superior both in terms of colour rendition and longevity. I have included a detailed explanation about Hahnemühle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth 305gsm fine art paper direct from my supplier outlined here.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth 305gsm 17? 432mm x 12m 10643193
Premium Smooth FineArt Paper for Giclée & Photographic Printing (I much prefer smooth fine art paper to traditional textured papers used for art reproduction)
This superb paper is a refined addition to the renowned Photo Rag family, offering an exceptionally smooth, silky surface for high-end FineArt inkjet printing.
Made from 100% cotton, this white art paper features a discreet, ultra-fine texture that delivers a beautifully soft tactile feel while maintaining outstanding print precision. The premium matte inkjet coating enables exceptional colour reproduction, impressive detail and strikingly deep blacks.
Photo Rag Ultra Smooth is a versatile choice for both FineArt photography and art reproduction, and is particularly well suited to high-quality black and white printing where tonal depth and subtle transitions are essential.
Ultra Smooth Surface for Maximum Detail
The finely textured yet silky surface allows intricate image detail to shine without distraction, making this paper ideal for photographers and artists seeking a clean, refined presentation with a true FineArt character.
Archival Quality for Long-Term Display
Photo Rag Ultra Smooth is acid and lignin free and conforms to ISO 9706 standards, ensuring museum-grade longevity making it ideal for FineArt photography, Black & white prints, Art reproduction, Exhibition work, and Limited editions
Product Specifications
Width: 17-inch / 432 mm
Length: 12m
Core Size: 3-inch / 75mm
Opacity: 99%
Thickness: 480 µm
Why should you choose Photo Rag Ultra Smooth?
Photo Rag Ultra Smooth is ideal for artists and photographers like myself who want the trusted performance of Photo Rag with an even more refined surface. Its silky feel and ultra-smooth texture allow for exceptional image clarity while maintaining the warmth and depth expected from cotton FineArt paper. It is a particular favourite for Black and White compositions.
Hahnemühle Heritage
Manufactured in Germany, Hahnemühle continues over 400 years of papermaking heritage, producing premium quality papers with precision, passion and craftsmanship. The globally recognised Red Rooster logo guarantees authenticity and consistency, making Photo Rag Ultra Smooth a trusted choice for artists and print professionals seeking museum-quality, archival FineArt prints.
I hope this goes some way to explaining the benefits of fine art papers over standard satin photo paper. At the moment I am fighting to keep costs as low as possible for this product as I really would like to encourage more customers to move up to fine art media. Trust me, it really is worth it.
Premium Smooth FineArt Paper for Giclée & Photographic Printing (I much prefer smooth fine art paper to traditional textured papers used for art reproduction)
This superb paper is a refined addition to the renowned Photo Rag family, offering an exceptionally smooth, silky surface for high-end FineArt inkjet printing.
Made from 100% cotton, this white art paper features a discreet, ultra-fine texture that delivers a beautifully soft tactile feel while maintaining outstanding print precision. The premium matte inkjet coating enables exceptional colour reproduction, impressive detail and strikingly deep blacks.
Photo Rag Ultra Smooth is a versatile choice for both FineArt photography and art reproduction, and is particularly well suited to high-quality black and white printing where tonal depth and subtle transitions are essential.
Ultra Smooth Surface for Maximum Detail
The finely textured yet silky surface allows intricate image detail to shine without distraction, making this paper ideal for photographers and artists seeking a clean, refined presentation with a true FineArt character.
Archival Quality for Long-Term Display
Photo Rag Ultra Smooth is acid and lignin free and conforms to ISO 9706 standards, ensuring museum-grade longevity making it ideal for FineArt photography, Black & white prints, Art reproduction, Exhibition work, and Limited editions
Product Specifications
Width: 17-inch / 432 mm
Length: 12m
Core Size: 3-inch / 75mm
Opacity: 99%
Thickness: 480 µm
Why should you choose Photo Rag Ultra Smooth?
Photo Rag Ultra Smooth is ideal for artists and photographers like myself who want the trusted performance of Photo Rag with an even more refined surface. Its silky feel and ultra-smooth texture allow for exceptional image clarity while maintaining the warmth and depth expected from cotton FineArt paper. It is a particular favourite for Black and White compositions.
Hahnemühle Heritage
Manufactured in Germany, Hahnemühle continues over 400 years of papermaking heritage, producing premium quality papers with precision, passion and craftsmanship. The globally recognised Red Rooster logo guarantees authenticity and consistency, making Photo Rag Ultra Smooth a trusted choice for artists and print professionals seeking museum-quality, archival FineArt prints.
I hope this goes some way to explaining the benefits of fine art papers over standard satin photo paper. At the moment I am fighting to keep costs as low as possible for this product as I really would like to encourage more customers to move up to fine art media. Trust me, it really is worth it.