This 16 x 20" Awagami Kitakata SH-16 Uncoated Paper 16x20 25 Sheets(25 sheets) from Awagami Kitakata SH-16 Uncoated Paper 16x20 25 Sheetsis designed for platinum and palladium photographers. These washi papers are made one sheet at a time with premium gampi fibers and are unbuffered, archival, durable, and made without any OBA brighteners. Kitakata is primarily composed of Philippine gampi fiber and exudes a warm tone and subtle gloss. This paper is ideal for all forms of printmaking as well as drawing, mixed media, and alternative photography.

Weight: 36 gsm    Archival Quality    90% Gampi, 10% High Alpha Cellulose    Made without OBAs    Paper Base Tone: Warm

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this paper coated for inkjet printing?

A: Yes. The Awagami Factory Bamboo 110 Inkjet Paper is coated for inkjet printing.

Q: 2. I have several (admittedly old) Signature Worthy Sample Packs with this paper. However, the specifications for it seem to be different ... e.g., 95% Brightness vs. 111% Brightness. Is this the same paper? Has Epson changed its specs in the past few years for this paper?

A: Epson may have changed the brightness through the years as technology progresses. This model is 111% Brightness, as listed.

Q: 3. Will this paper work with an Epson 1430 Printer?

A: The 1430 normally won't handle the thickness of this paper. I have successfully been able to get one sheet of 11 x 17 to feed in a couple of years of trying.

Q: 4. Can I use this paper for a magazine?

A: The Awagami Factory Murakumo Kozo Select Natural Paper (A3+, 13 x 19", 10 Sheets) is a thinner fine art paper. It is not the ideal media for a magazine.

Q: 5. If I were to use this in a pinhole camera what ISO setting would be appropriate?

A: When shooting pinhole, and using a light meter, set an ISO setting of 3-6. That will be a base.

Q: 6. What is the organic solution that they brush on each sheet?

A: Photographers' Formulary Sensitizer B for Platinum and Palladium Printing (30ml) is used to coat Awagami Factory Platinum Mitsumata Uncoated Art Paper (11.69 x 8.27", Warm White, 5 Sheets).

Q: 7. Do you think there is too much texture for 15" headshots in this paper? Would the Fibre be a better choice?

A: It is a matter of opinion if a paper has too much texture or not so I recommend testing a smaller size first such as this 8.5x11: https://bhpho.to/474yyYQ

Q: 8. Is this paper completely archival?

A: Yes according to Epson it is. I've been using it for several years printing all my fine art exhibition images on it and I love the paper. The quality and consistency are fantastic.

Q: 9. Is Epson Exhibition Fiber considered "archival"?

A: No, this Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper (17 x 22", 25 Sheets) is not archival (acid free).

Q: 10. Is this paper considered "archival"?

A: The Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper (17 x 22", 25 Sheets) is not listed as being acid-free archival grade paper.