Made from 100% cotton rag and featuring a lightly textured soft gloss surface, Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag gives you the classic look of a darkroom photographic print with the performance of modern inkjet technology. Its surface look and feel reminds many of the traditional F-Type print. This OBA-free archival paper is ideal for museum-quality and conservation grade photographic prints. We think that Ansel Adams would be stunned by the emotional power of a Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag print.
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Description
Description
Made from 100% cotton rag and featuring a lightly textured soft gloss surface, Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag gives you the classic look of a darkroom photographic print with the performance of modern inkjet technology. Its surface look and feel reminds many of the traditional F-Type print. This OBA-free archival paper is ideal for museum-quality and conservation grade photographic prints. We think that Ansel Adams would be stunned by the emotional power of a Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag print.
Deep Blacks
The secret to deep blacks is a barrier coat between the paper and inkjet receiving layer. Ink stays locked into the soft gloss layer and cannot sink into the paper base. The results are luxurious deep blacks.
True White Paper
Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag is almost perfectly neutral white. This means that the paper tone is neither warm nor cool. The whites of your image are true white and only take on tone if you add it to the image file during editing.
Ideal For
- The look and feel of original F-Type darkroom prints
- Deep blacks, smooth gray tones, true saturated colors
- Fine photographic reproductions – for sale or for display at home
- Discerning print enthusiasts
Good To Know:
- True conservation grade media – No optical brighteners, acid free, lignin free
- True White Paper – Neither warm or cool surface tone
- FOGRA Certified ISO 9706 (paper aging standards)
- There are no markings or logos on the back
- Handle this fine product with care - hold by edges and use gloves
- Download the handling guide to get the most from Palo Duro SG Rag
Benefits
- The ultimate fine photographic print experience - look, feel, and performance
- Conservation grade media to support your long term display needs
- Colleagues, family, friends, and customers will know they are holding true photographic art
Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag Closeup Paper Details
Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag - Canon PRO-1000
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Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag - Elegant Lightly Textured Surface
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Just The Right Amount Of Gloss Reflectivity
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Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag - Surface Macro
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Stunning Black &Amp; White Capabilities
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Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag - Epson SureColor P800
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* Always display inkjet prints under glass, plastic or in a book for maximum print life.
* Rolls come wound with five extra feet at no charge
Specifications
Specifications
- Base Stock: 100% cotton rag content.
- FOGRA Certified ISO 9706 (paper aging standards)
- Acid free base stock and coating
- No optical brighteners present
- Weight: 310gsm
- Thickness: 16.5mil
- Coated: Microporous coated one side
- Paper Tone: Neutral white - neither cool or warm tone
- Surface: Lightly textured soft gloss
- Pigment Ink Users: This media uses Photo Black inks.
- Deep Blacks:
For print geeks, spectro readings:
- Epson P600 L*= 2.4, a*= -0.3, b*= -1.4
- Canon Pro-1 (ChromaOptimizer turned on) L* = 3.5, a*= -0.3, b*= -2.4
- True White Paper: Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag is almost perfectly neutral white. For print geeks, the spectro for Palo Duro SGR is L*=97.2, a*=0.3, b*= 0.
Paper Weight Comparison Scale
Compatibility
Compatibility Guide
- Epson or Canon with specialty paper feed: Yes
- Canon or Epson pro series wide formats: Yes
- Canon or Epson with top auto-load tray: Yes*
- HP wide format: Yes
- Epson or Canon with front only feed: NO
- HP: desktop with front only feed NO
- Lexmark: NO
- Kodak: NO
* If your printer has a specialty media path, we recommend you use it with this paper. If you only have a top paper tray, you can use this product one sheet at a time.
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Magnificent choice for hand-held prints
I’ve used many RR papers with success. First time trying PD SoftGloss Rag for a series of small (8.5x11) bound portfolios. I was really pleased. The other contender was Hahn Photo Rag Pearl 320. I wanted a thick PK paper with minimal texture with a cotton base, good in the hand since these will be hand-held.\n\nI made one full set of 32 on each paper on my Epson P5000. The color was nearly identical. RR contrast was slightly better, with slightly brighter whites and highlights and deeper blacks. Same baryta-like front and luscious cotton-y back. Hahn is a tad thicker but RR is 40% cheaper at the 8.5x11 size.\n\nI’m going to try it for a larger size. Unfortunately, it’s not available in 17” rolls.
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Mark Farber - Aug 02, 2021
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Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag Big Sheets Reviews
Rating Chart 4.9 81 Reviews
Wonderful Paper
John Ziarko, Jun 29, 2023
It is my favorite paper. It's also my 1st choice for most any print I make. I wish it came in 17x11 though as I have to order the 17x22 size, and then they cut it for me to size for an additional charge. But the paper is great.
4 people found this review useful.
The paper is perfect for fine art, museum grade images
Michael Harris, Mar 05, 2023 - www.mikeharrisphoto.com
Everything about this paper is high quality. Canon 1000 user. My best work will always be printed on this one.
2 people found this review useful.
Custom Cut Palo Duro Softgloss Rag Gives Me What I Need
Wayne Jacobs, Feb 26, 2023
Bottom Line Up Front- Red River Palo Duro Softgloss Rag (PDSR) is my favorite paper for photo printing. Of all of the prints I share with my co-workers, I get the most positive comments with the PDSR, especially with the panoramic prints I produce.
I had purchased the 13- x 38-inch size of this paper, but a 8.5- x 25-inch was not available. Key in Red River Paper's custom cutting service.
I ordered the 17- x 25-inch PDSR with the whole package cut into 8.5- x 25-inch sheets. It took a short bit longer to get my order than without the cutting service, but it was absolutely worth it. The package arrived with this paper cut perfectly into the size I requested, and now I have another size option when printing with this fantastic paper.
3 people found this review useful.
Lovely paper in every aspect but develops warping in box over time
Jacques Gautreau, Feb 25, 2023 - jacquesgautreau.com
I absolutely love this paper and have been using it extensively for several years. However, I recently had to use size 17x25 for a job and found out that for three of the four boxes I have, all sheets have a strong bulging in several locations. It's more like bubbles, rater than usual curling, which can be corrected with the right tool.
I attribute the issue to the lack of a plastic bag to protect the sheets in the boxes.
I also found that the sheets are very tight in the box(not allowing for proper expansion caused by temperature/humidity variations?)
All my paper boxes are stored flat in a controlled environment.
The only box that is still good is the one that has a protective bag for the sheets.
Hopefully, the plastic bags were added to the newer batches as a correction to this problem.
17 people found this review useful.
I'm big into blacks.
Terrance Wimmer, Jun 22, 2022 - www.terrancewimmer.com
I shoot close-up photography, in studio, of flowers and plants that are in various stages of transition. I shoot with a solid black cloth background and was looking for a rag paper that would give me a true solid black. I also wanted some gloss but not too much. I came across Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag 315 in a RR sample pack. When it came out of the printer I knew I had found my paper. The blacks were gorgeous and the texture gave it the perfect amount of gloss. I also appreciate the extra thickness when printing in a larger size and placing it in a mat and frame.
8 people found this review useful.
Favorite Go To Paper
Dale Jr, May 23, 2022 - https://www.dalejrphotography.com/
Love this paper! I wanted something with a cotton base with a semi-gloss surface for my nature photos and this did the trick. Also comes it the odd sizes I needed (9x13 and 17x25). I plan on always having this paper on hand!
Palo Duro Soft Gloss
Will Shively, May 22, 2022
Palo Duro Soft gloss is very Quality paper I like that the texture is not toooooo overly course and the gloss is jus right
Paper has a good weight to the sheets and i like that is white based paper
My EPSON P-900 loves it !
This paper add distinctness to my fine art pictures , which can be found on INSTAGRAM @ willydogboy
I have been photographer since 1975 and am still working hard to produce art @ 74yrs age
This Palo Duro paper as well as 5 other Red River helps me create the pictures that I show me in their best Light !
3 people found this review useful.
Palo Duro Soft Gloss Rag
Charlene Klein, May 21, 2022
Absolutely LOVE this paper. I used this for my client's 25th Wedding Anniversary invitations where I printed a photo from their original wedding 25 years ago & tinted the photo as a backdrop to the printed invitation wording. It turned out amazing. The quality & thickness of the paper is superb which created an elegant invitation.
1 person found this review useful.
Excellent Paper
Sam Elkind, May 17, 2022 - www.samelkind.com
Palo Duro Softgloss in my standard paper. I work in black and white, with carbon pigment inks. This paper provides an excellent range of tones, with a very satisfying D-Max.
2 people found this review useful.
My go to choice
Jan Barbas, Apr 10, 2022
I ordered sample boxes and printed the same set of B&W and color images on each paper. This was my favorite for both B&W and color. The paper has a slightly warmer tone than some others. It produces punchy, detailed images with excellent tonal range and saturation. The paper handles nicely. I also like the Big Bend Baryta 310 for color and the Palo Duro Baryta Fiber 300 for B&W. I use these for longer images as the Palo Duro Softgloss Rag is not available in roll format for my 17" printer.
3 people found this review useful.
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