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50lb. Arctic Polar Luster Double-sided

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50lb. Arctic Polar Luster Double-sided (and its cousin 75lb. Arctic Polar Luster) are the finest luster papers on Earth. This version is ideal for photo books and portfolios. At 190gsm and 9mil, it is the right weight and thickness for perfect binding projects, books, portfolios. Even more important is the surface. Inks will not smudge, rub off, or offset from page to page - even if you're using pigment inks!

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Description

Book weight / thickness double-sided luster inkjet paper

50lb. Arctic Polar Luster Double-sided (and its cousin 75lb. Arctic Polar Luster) are the finest luster papers on Earth. This version is ideal for photo books and portfolios. At 190gsm and 9mil, it is the right weight and thickness for perfect binding projects, books, portfolios. Even more important is the surface. Inks will not smudge, rub off, or offset from page to page - even if you're using pigment inks!

Ideal For:

  • Photo books, photo portfolios, high-end presentations
  • Anyone who wants the look and feel of a professional photo lab
  • Saturated colors, neutral B&W, and smooth tonal transitions
  • Images with deep blacks and rich color
  • Any inkjet printer

Good To Know:

  • The finest photo luster on Earth
  • Print photo quality on both sides
  • Available in grain specific sizes
  • Deep luster finish
  • Acid free base stock. Coating slightly acidic
  • Not recommended to fold this product
Quick Comparison of Red River Satin Papers

Grain Direction

Grain direction is related to how easily a paper will bend in a certain direction.

Grain Long (GL): For books in portrait orientation

Grain Short (GS): For books in landscape orientation

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* Always display inkjet prints under glass, plastic or in a book for maximum print life.

Specifications
  • Paper: Photobase
  • Paper Weight: 50lb. (190 gsm)
  • Thickness: 9 mil
  • Coating: Microporous Both Sides
  • Color: Bright bold white
  • Printable: Both Sides
Paper Weight Comparison Scale
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50lb. Arctic Polar Luster Double-sided 190 GSM
 
 
 

75 GSM
copy paper

230 GSM photo
weight paper

360 GSM heavy
stock weight
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50lb. Arctic Polar Luster Double-sided
 
 
 

20lb
copy paper

60lb photo
weight paper

96lb heavy
stock paper
Will this paper work with your printer? Check below.

All products are compatible with aqueous inks. Not designed for solvent, latex or UV.

  • Epson Photo (dye inks): Yes*
  • Epson UltraChrome (pigment): Yes*
  • Epson DuraBrite Ultra (pigment): Yes*
  • Canon: Yes
  • Canon Lucia (pigment): Yes
  • HP: No**

* Matte and cotton art media over 59b. may not feed consistently in Epson printers and may require some hand feeding.
* Epson 4000,6000,7000,9000,10000 series do not work with sizes smaller than 8.5x11
** Not recommended for most HP printers. Yes for models with flat specialty media tray.

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Use this paper for:
  • High quality photo prints
  • Snapshots
  • Photo books
  • Portfolios

Reviews for 50lb. Arctic Polar Luster Double-sided

Folds nicely
Paul Albert
04/05/2022
I use it to make cards. Concerned about cracking on fold. BUT it doesn't. Perfect thickness. Paper doesn't all have to be heavy weight. Nicer finish than Matte for a card. Very satisfied.
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50lb Arctic Polar Luster Double sided
Pauline Lightfoot
03/31/2022
Used this paper to produce a Family History book. Not inexpensive but worth every penny. I was delighted with the finished project, it looked very professional!
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Great light weight
Ashlee Osterberg
03/19/2022
This is a great lighter weight option for my quick prints. I can do test prints on a good quality paper that will give me a much better representation of what I am trying to do. The fact that it is double-sided makes it so that I can do two test prints on one page, which also then saves me money. I love the Arctic polar luster for its semi-gloss finish and minute amount of texture. It has a lovely quality for both color and black and white photos.
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Superb paper, worth the cost
Ken Schory
02/11/2022
Verified Buyer
I'm using this paper to self-publish a limited number of books of my landscape photographs, using an Epson P900 printer. As image quality is the single most important factor, I'm delighted that this printer/paper combination is truly impressive, thereby justifying the paper's rather high price. Because this is a book, it's also important that the paper feels good in the hand, and it does. As another reviewer commented, I, too, found that my printer didn't, for whatever reason, handle multiple sheets well, so I've been feeding the sheets individually -- tedious, yes, but in my case, because I have the time, I'm OK with that.
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Good weight
Barbara
01/19/2022
Verified Buyer
I like the weight of this paper.I use it to print images to use in hand-cut collages.
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Double sided paper
Charles Bash
12/13/2021
Verified Buyer
I am using this artic pro luster (double sided) to print family calendars. I print on 13x19 paper and fold in the middle, so each 1/2 page had a photo on one side and a calendar image behind it. This paper is truly double sided as I can turn a sheet over and see another photo, and I can see no difference in color or print accuracy. It also is heavy enough that you get no print through of the back side image. I print with a Canon Pro100 printer and I had seen recommendations that it will work best with 24 hour drying time. I believe 8 is a more accurate time to get fully dry, but don’t push the drying time. In order to fold the paper, I may contact the photo with significant drawing pressure and I see no signs on finger on the photos.
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Love this paper!
Nancy
11/29/2020
Verified Buyer
First time using this product. I'm printing calendars and I'm amazed at how lovely they turned out. I had a problem with my printer and their customer support was wonderful! I already placed another order for this product!
3 of 4 customers found this helpful.
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Nice Paper, but very pricey for books.
Jim Becia
03/30/2020
Must admit I like the paper for making my 12x12 photography books and give the paper itself a 5 star review. That being said, it comes at a very expensive cost at well over $2 per sheet. It used to be carried in 50 sheet boxes where the price was under $2 per sheet. At this time, I will stick with the UltraPro Satin Duo simply based on the cost at $1 per sheet.
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New Love
Karen
11/29/2019
This is my first time using Red River Paper, but it definitely won't be my last. This paper works great for making calendars. The images look fantastic! Everyone who I've given a calendar to loves theirs. So much that I need to order several more boxes. Do wish that it had more than 20 sheets for the price, but still fantastic paper.
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Superb paper, worth the cost

I'm using this paper to self-publish a limited number of books of my landscape photographs, using an Epson P900 printer. As image quality is the single most important factor, I'm delighted that this printer/paper combination is truly impressive, thereby justifying the paper's rather high price. Because this is a book, it's also important that the paper feels good in the hand, and it does. As another reviewer commented, I, too, found that my printer didn't, for whatever reason, handle multiple sheets well, so I've been feeding the sheets individually -- tedious, yes, but in my case, because I have the time, I'm OK with that.
Verified Buyer
Ken Schory - 02/11/2022
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