While we will try to source any paper if required, we keep regular stock of the following:
Awagami
Ilford
Hahnemuhle
The Awagami Paper Factory delivers on 8 generations of skill and precision from Japan's finest master paper-craftsmen. Awagami paper is typically delicate, soft and natural with incredible strength. Awagami papers excel at blending the line between digital and traditional art and their handmade Bizan and Shiramine washi papers are among the finest handmade printable offerings in the world.
Hahnemuhle is no stranger in the art world. Originating from a German paper mill in 1584 they have developed papers for all uses of the art community. Their matt paper stocks have detailed non-uniform textures that make it the ideal choice for watercolour artists and traditional painters. While Hahnemuhle have been manufacturing art papers for over 400 years they are still at the forefront of innovation, creating a stir with their recent Photo Rag Metallic and encouraging discussion on sustainability with their Natural Line of papers.
Since 1879, Ilford has been at the forefront of innovation in the printing industry and has created some of the most beloved darkroom papers. Ilford has long specialised in creating emulsion recipes that give extraordinary depth and wide colour gamut. Their class leading Gold Fibre series showcases some of the finest photo papers in the industry.
Matte Fine Art Paper
Awagami Bizan Thick White
Texture: a very fine powdery texture over a mountainous base. Natural deckled edge.
Weight: 300gsm.
Properties: Kozo (mulberry)
Recommended for: a handmade paper able to excel at blending the line between digital and traditional art.*Special order only. Only made in A3+, A2 and A1 sheets.
Awagami Unryu
Texture: a warm ecru tone with very light consistent texture.
Weight: 70gsm
Properties: Kozo (mulberry)
Recommended for: monochromatic fine art, scrolls, environmentally conscious artists.
Awagami Kozo Thin Natural
Texture: soft cloud-like texture with organic swirling kozo fibres.
Weight: 55gsm
Properties: Kozo (mulberry)
Recommended for: Particularly interesting when back-lit (or freely hanging from a wall or ceiling), this papers’ unique texture is certain to increase the expressiveness of any work printed on it.
Hahnemuhle Albrecht Dürer
Texture: classic watercolour mould-made texture.
Weight: 210gsm
Properties: 50% cotton, 50% α-cellulose
Recommended for: Traditional watercolour art reproductions.
Hahnemuhle Bamboo
Texture: soft, lightly textured felt structure.
Weight: 290gsm
Properties: 90% Bamboo, 10% Cotton
Recommended for: Neutral or monochromatic tones, artwork and watercolour especially. Environmentally conscious artists.
Hahnemuhle German Etching
Texture: velvety tactile feel with a sparse yet strong felt structure.
Weight: 310gsm
Properties: 100% α-cellulose
Recommended for: photographic and art reproductions looking to preserve the look and feel of genuine art paper.
Hahnemuhle Metallic Rag
Texture: a unique silvery-shimmering smooth cotton rag-like texture.
Weight: 340gsm
Properties: 100% Cotton
Recommended for: anything with metallic elements, reflections, ice or glass, architecture and landscape shots, as well as black and white photographs with high-contrast tones shine.
Hahnemuhle Museum Etching
Texture: traditional European etching board - finely textured surface with fine felt structure.
Weight: 350gsm
Properties: 100% Cotton
Recommended for: The luxurious texture of a traditional etching board and the natural white point make Museum Etching the ideal medium for images with soft tints or fine grey nuances.
Hahnemuhle Rice Paper
Texture: lightly textured with subtle laid lines.
Weight: 100gsm
Properties: 100% α-cellulose
Recommended for: specially designed for reproduction of old documents and Asian painting techniques. Works especially well with black and white photographic prints.
Hahnemuhle Torchon
Texture: coarsely structured mountainous texture creates soft shadows along the surface.
Weight: 285gsm
Properties: 100 % α-cellulose
Recommended for: Sartorial images with flowing fabrics/dresses. Soft bodies of water or clouds.
Hahnemuhle William Turner
Texture: highly pronounced sharp felt extruded surface
Weight: 310gsm
Properties: 100% Cotton
Recommended for: traditional artworks or for any artist that is looking to add a literal edge to their prints.
Ilford Cotton Artist Textured
Texture: course, highly textured traditional watercolour surface
Weight: 310gsm
Substrate: 100% cotton
Recommended for: Watercolour artists that seek a highly textured print.
Ilford Fine Art Textured Silk
Texture: Very fine consistent texture similar to filmic-grain.
Weight: 270gsm
Properties: 25% Cotton, 75% Cellulose
Recommended for: Any image that would benefit from a velvety finish..
Ilford Cotton Medina
Texture: moderately structured, soft watercolour texture
Weight: 320gsmProperties: 100% cotton
Recommended for: Traditional watercolour artists that seek a soft yet pronounced texture.
Ilford Smooth Cotton Sonora
Texture: very smooth velvety surface. Similar to fine filmic-grain.
Weight: 320gsm
Properties: 100% cotton
Recommended for: Anyone who wants just a faint hint of texture to bring a little more interest without overwhelming the finished print.
Ilford Smooth Cotton Rag
Texture: exceptionally smooth, texture-free paper with a soft and airy surface.
Weight: 310gsm
Properties: 100% cotton
Recommended for: the soft and whimsical surface makes this paper ideal for wedding and portrait photography.
Ilford Washi Torinoko
Texture: a finely textured eggshell-like surface with a traditional washi sheen.
Weight: 110gsm
Properties: Kozo (to be confirmed)
Recommended for: hanging scrolls, paper screen doors, artists looking to replicate the look and feel of hand-made Japanese paper.
Ilford Smooth Pearl
Texture: smooth pearl (lustre) finish. It’s right there in the name.
Weight: 310gsm
Properties: Resin Coated Wood Pulp
Recommended for: smooth pearl is an excellent choice for virtually any photographic print. It’s subtle and inoffensive and let’s the image speak for itself.
Photographic Fine Art Paper
Ilford Crystal Gloss
Texture: smooth high gloss mother-of-pearl metallic finish.
Weight: 290gsm
Properties: Resin Coated Wood Pulp
Recommended for: Anyone after a neutral-white brilliant metallic shimmer.
Ilford Gold Fibre Gloss
Texture: despite the name, this is more of a semi-gloss. The surface has an eggshell-like texture that sits on top of the paper and adds a sparkle to the print without being intrusive.
Weight: 310gsm
Properties: 100% Cotton, baryta-like coating.
Recommended for: Ilford Gold Fibre Gloss boasts the best colour gamut and dmax (deepest black) of any paper we have tested to date. The exceptional colour range makes it a great choice for photographs and landscapes in particular.
Ilford Metallic Gloss
Texture: high gloss, smooth iridium metallic finish.
Weight: 260gsm
Properties: Resin Coated
Recommended for: the slight-cool tint lends itself nicely to mechanical, industrial and architectural images.
Ilford Gold Fibre Pearl
Texture: traditional baryta coating similar to Gold Fibre Gloss, though with slightly more texture and slightly less sheen.
Weight: 290gsm
Properties: α-cellulose, baryta-like coating
Recommended for: very reminiscent of renaissance era art and architecture, this paper performs particularly well reproducing artwork and photographs with that same look and feel.
Ilford Raster Silk
Texture: unique cell-like texture; this tessellating pattern is used to protect against scanning or duplication.
Weight: 290gsm
Properties: Resin Coated
Recommended for: client proofs or artwork that will be displayed where copying is a concern. Macro photography.
Ilford Galicia Fine Art Canvas
Texture: soft matte finish with smooth surface. Sealant may also be applied to protect and give the final product a lovely sheen.
Weight: 450gsm
Properties: Cotton/Polyester blend
Recommended for: Large statement pieces. Alternative to museum-glass or UltraVue for reflection free viewing in highly lit environments
Fine Art Canvas
