PAPER INFORMATION
Here you can find a description of the different paper that I use to print. I use a pro grade paper made in Japan by the company Pictorico.
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Each paper have there is own characteristics. I hope those description will help you to find the paper that will suit the most your print.
If you can't decide which paper to choose, no worries I'm here to try to help you in your choise.
PICTORICO PRO
Shiny Blue
Shiny paper that emphasize blue tone
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Pearl pigment coating layer expresses a luminous pearlescent luster (blue)
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Pearl luster expresses unique three-dimensionality and gradation
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High ink absorbency realizes vivid colors.
Recommended for photo that need to shine blue from midtones to highlights.​
Base : (photographic) Printing paper | Thickness : 245μm | Weight : 235g/m² | Surface : Shiny Pearl | Compatible Inks : Dye & Pigment | Whiteness : 80%
PICTORICO PRO
Shiny Gold
Paper that emphasize gold / orange tone
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Pearl pigment coating layer expresses a luminous pearlescent luster (gold)Pea
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Pearl luster expresses unique three-dimensionality and gradation
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High ink absorbency realizes vivid colors
Recommended for photo that you want to shine gold from midtones to highlights.​
Base : (photographic) Printing paper | Thickness : 245μm | Weight : 235g/m² | Surface : Shiny Pearl | Compatible Inks : Dye & Pigment | Whiteness : 88%
PICTORICO PRO
Fine Art
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Cotton texture: Dense and soft to the touch due to cotton blending
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Heavy-weight feel: Heavy-weight paper base for a heavy-weight finish
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Black density and color: High black density and vivid color
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Gradation: Rich tonal gradation and contrast in mid-tones
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Dark Depiction: High reproducibility of fine details in dark areas
Base : Special paper | Thickness : 390μm | Weight : 255g/m² | Surface : Matte | Compatible Inks : Dye & Pigment | Whiteness : 96%
PICTORICO PRO
Soft Gloss
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The calm luster gives it a moist and elegant finish.
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This is a one-rank higher micro-gloss paper with the original suppleness of art paper.
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The natural whiteness of the paper softly depicts the subject.
Base : Coated paper | Thickness : 300μm | Weight : 250g/m² | Surface : low luster | Compatible Inks : Dye & Pigment | Whiteness : 94%
PICTORICO PRO
Semi Gloss
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​Reproduces finely detailed image quality using Pictorico's unique technology.
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Thick, high whiteness photographic paper is used as the base material.
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In addition to the color density and color gamut required for high image quality, the paper is quick-drying and water-resistant.
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By reducing the gloss, vivid colors can be enjoyed.
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Semi-glossy "luster (fine-grained surface). It can be displayed without worrying about lighting during exhibition.
Recommended for production of works for exhibitions and contest entries.​