Gloss paper vs Lustre paper

Kostyanych · 28th of March 2007 (Wed)

Do you know what is the difference between this two types of paper?

These guys http://www.streetsimaging.com.au/ have two separate price lists for Lustre paper and Gloss (or Metallic) paper.

So I don't know the difference.

Pete · 28th of March 2007 (Wed)

glossy paper has a super shiney, smooth finish. Lustre is of a shineyness between glossy any pure matt (which is pretty flat and non-reflective).

Kostyanych · 28th of March 2007 (Wed)

Thanks for the input. I would like less reflection. So I would go with lustre.

Pete · 28th of March 2007 (Wed)

There's different grades of each paper, so it might be worth going into a print/computer accessory (or at least a decent stationery ) shop and experiencing it for yourself.

When I'm printing at home, I use semi-gloss...

milleker · 28th of March 2007 (Wed)

Get samples first, I loved lustre but the prints just didn't seem to be as sharp looking as the glossy equivalents. I've stopped using it.

Kostyanych · 28th of March 2007 (Wed)

Thanks guys. Sounds like I should get one each.

I will give you an update when I get it.

sam walker · 28th of March 2007 (Wed)

As a litho printer i'll give you my opinion. Lustre is a dull matt finish made of soft clay. It is prone abrasion and scratch. It does produce a nice soft effect on the printing ink litho or otherwise. A true gloss is an enamel actually latex finish and is a more durable paper coating. If i was into printing my own I would go to a commercial printer and buy a nice 60 or 80 pound text enamel. like Northwest gloss or Centura.
Sam

90blackcrx · 28th of March 2007 (Wed)

Anyone know of any good sites to order glossy prints ?

milleker · 29th of March 2007 (Thu)

I do all mine locally though I've heard great things about white house custom color for on-line printing (www.whcc.com) and for less costly prints I've heard MPIX or Snapfish is the way to go.

hickory · 29th of March 2007 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90blackcrx

Anyone know of any good sites to order glossy prints ?

Do a search for Red River Paper I use their glossy paper and have been very satisfied with the results.

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Pete Moderator Prime Mover Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 38,426	Re: Gloss paper vs Lustre paper glossy paper has a super shiney, smooth finish. Lustre is of a shineyness between glossy any pure matt (which is pretty flat and non-reflective). __________________ *Pete* UK SE Catch of the Day

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Kostyanych Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 449	Re: Gloss paper vs Lustre paper Thanks for the input. I would like less reflection. So I would go with lustre. __________________ Canon 7D \| EF-S 10-22 F/3.5-4.5 \| EF 24-105 mm F/4L IS USM \| EF 70-200 F/2.8L IS USM \| EF 50 mm F/1.4 USM \| EF 85 mm F/1.8 USM \| 580EX II\| TC-80N3 \| Gitzo G2220 tripod \| Manfrotto 329RC4 head \| Dynatran AT-CF992 tripod \| Newton Bracket Di100FR2 \| 2 x POTN Op-Tech Strap \| 4 x Hensel Integra 500 Pro \| 2 x PW Plus II \| Sekonic L-758D \| Dynatran AS-014-2

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Pete Moderator Prime Mover Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 38,426	Re: Gloss paper vs Lustre paper There's different grades of each paper, so it might be worth going into a print/computer accessory (or at least a decent stationery ) shop and experiencing it for yourself. When I'm printing at home, I use semi-gloss... __________________ *Pete* UK SE Catch of the Day

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milleker Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 1,851 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Gloss paper vs Lustre paper Get samples first, I loved lustre but the prints just didn't seem to be as sharp looking as the glossy equivalents. I've stopped using it. __________________ ---John Milleker Jr.-- ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Web Links: My Homepage • Photography Weblog • Flickr • Maryland POTN Meetup Thread • Donate to POTN!

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sam walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: cleveland ohio usa Posts: 1,899	Re: Gloss paper vs Lustre paper As a litho printer i'll give you my opinion. Lustre is a dull matt finish made of soft clay. It is prone abrasion and scratch. It does produce a nice soft effect on the printing ink litho or otherwise. A true gloss is an enamel actually latex finish and is a more durable paper coating. If i was into printing my own I would go to a commercial printer and buy a nice 60 or 80 pound text enamel. like Northwest gloss or Centura. Sam __________________ We'll rape the horses and ride off on the women rebel xs 18-55is,55-250is promaster2500 flash

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90blackcrx Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 984 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Gloss paper vs Lustre paper Anyone know of any good sites to order glossy prints ? __________________ Canon 40d Lens 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6,Nifty 50,17-70 3.2 sigma marco wide angle lens Accessories Battery Grip,Hand Grip,Wire and Wireless remote

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milleker Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 1,851 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Gloss paper vs Lustre paper I do all mine locally though I've heard great things about white house custom color for on-line printing (www.whcc.com) and for less costly prints I've heard MPIX or Snapfish is the way to go. __________________ ---John Milleker Jr.-- ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Web Links: My Homepage • Photography Weblog • Flickr • Maryland POTN Meetup Thread • Donate to POTN!

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