Ilford Classic Pearl A3

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I've always used Ilford Classic pearl for my B/W prints, A3. Now I had two or three boxes but when I come to replenish my stock I find to my horror that it has been discontinued.
My questions now are, does anyone know anybody who still has stock, very long shot, or what be be a recommendation as a replacement.
 
Ilford classic was specific for dye inks, pigment would just sit on the surface and take ages to dry. You can use their prestige smooth gloss or GALERIE Premium gloss
 
You could try Ilford galerie prestige smooth pearl.
 
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Ilford classic was specific for dye inks, pigment would just sit on the surface and take ages to dry
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Not sure if thats right since I use an Epson R3000 and it gives a superb B/W print with this paper and I have never noticed any increase in drying time or smudges.

Unfortunately the Smooth Pearl has a very different texture to the Classic.

Thanks anyway guys I guess I'll just have to start getting sample packs
 
Neelly said:
Not sure if thats right since I use an Epson R3000 and it gives a superb B/W print with this paper and I have never noticed any increase in drying time or smudges.

Unfortunately the Smooth Pearl has a very different texture to the Classic.

Thanks anyway guys I guess I'll just have to start getting sample packs
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http://www.ilford.com/media/20991/deleted-product-igcgp9_en.pdf


its because the surface is swellable rather than porus

use smooth gloss which is the pigment compatible surface
 
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Thanks again, there seem to be some handy packs of Hahnemuhle paper available both textured & smooth. I'll give those a try
 
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