On Dec 12, 2006, at 3:32 AM, Joseph Yates wrote:
Any Recommendations for ISO Coated / Fogra Proofing Papers - without Optical Brighteners?
First off, why the insistence on no optical brighteners? Chances are, if you're printing in the USA and your printer is using their "house" gloss coated paper, it's going to have optical brighteners most likely, on the order of b*-2 to -4.
I'll only comment on the papers that I've personally used but I've also added a couple at the bottom that you should consider....
Epson Proofing Paper Semi Matte
No Optical Brighteners – have a roll on the way to test
Despite it's name ("Commercial" proofing paper), it's more like a SWOP #3 paper. Dead neutral in terms of a*/b* but noticely yellow compared to most commercial gloss coated papers currently in use. Not a good paper in my opinion and too thin for some folks (lots of "show-through" when placed on top of another proof/press sheet).
GMG ProofPaper SemiMatte
FOGRA Certification - No Optical Brighteners
Awesome paper, one of the best. Personally I lean towards the GMG Satin 230 as it's slightly bluer and matches more the reality of typical gloss coated papers.
Mid-States ProofLine Press White and ProofLine White Satin.
Personally, I like the White Satin 230 (a*0/b*-3) but the Press White is slightly more neutral. I've used both the White Satin 230 and 190 papers and it performs awesome on Epson Ultrachrome inks.