The Awagami Murakumo Kozo White Paper A3+ 13x19 10 Sheetsfrom Awagami Murakumo Kozo White Paper A3+ 13x19 10 Sheetsis made from 90% premium kozo and 10% pulp, resulting in a soft and textured surface that aids in creating the distinct look and feel of antique documents and artwork. Available here as a 10-pack of A3+, 13 x 19" sheets, this traditional Japanese washi-style paper features a white color without the use of optical brightening agents. This media's distinctive texture makes it an excellent choice for printing Asian artworks and lends a tactile beauty to photographs. The matte media is pH neutral for longevity, and it is often used in the reproduction of antique documents. Additionally, this paper's unique characteristics of strength and thinness make it ideal for hanging scrolls, artist books, and folding screens.

Japanese Washi-Style Paper    90% Kozo and 10% Pulp Base    Basis Weight: 42 gsm    No Optical Brightening Agents    White Color; pH Neutral    Surface Finish: Textured Matte

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this paper White or Natural??

A: It is natural and no OBAs are used.

Q: 2. I bought several rolls of 100 & 400 Tmax film and I just learned that they are part of some lots that have been declared defective. Can we get an exchange for this rolls? It has been very frustrating because we have spent a lot of time taking pictures that are spoiled because of this defect.

A: I had similar problems with a 5-pack of Tmax 400 120. The film had frame numbers exposed on it throughout the rolls. Mustve been irradiated or heat damaged. By the time I had figured out it was the film and not me I had shot three rolls. Unfortunately, the remaining two were mixed in with another pack of film so I had to discard them all. Too much effort and travel involved to risk ruined exposures. If Id known others had experienced similar problems I wouldve reached out to BH for some sort of compensation.

Q: 3. Do you know the ISO of this paper ? I want to use it in a pinhole camera. Thank U!

A: Fomaspeed Variant 312 VC RC Paper (Matte, 5 x 7", 100 Sheets) exact ISO is not specified but in general matte RC paper have an ISO of about 25.

Q: 4. What kind of darkroom chemistry do I need to develop the paper?

A: This fiber based paper can developed in any standard B&W paper developer such as Kodak Dektol, B&H # KODG. Please see the image below for reference.

Q: 5. Please estimate exposure times Aprox. exposure times in a conventional 5 X 7 view camera?

A: I hope this helps, the ISO is rated about 3.

Q: 6. Does the manufacturer has an ISO for this paper ?

A: The Technical Information data sheet for the Ilford Harman Direct Positive Fiber Based (FB) Paper sates the paper has a slow ISO speed (between ISO 1 - 3), enabling a good latitude of control.

Q: 7. How many are there in the box?

A: box says & has 10

Q: 8. Has anyone tried developing this in Ansco 130?

A: We are not seeing any reports of use with that specific solution, However, we feel that if you do tests you will be satisfied with the result.

Q: 9. I heard that when this came out it did not fit into 4 x 5 film holders and had to be trimmed. Has this been corrected and it does fit or does it still need to be trimed?

A: Some people don't have issues and some do. It's probably a combination of different holders and a little bit of user error, hope nobody gets insulted. It seems that with some extra force the sheets should slide in. The best thing is to waste a sheet to see if the width, length or thickness is the culprit and adjust accordingly.

Q: 10. what type of safe light do I need with direct positive paper?

A: Compatible with Ortho (deep red) safelights.