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Arctic Polar Luster 290 Rolls

Formerly: 75lb. Arctic Polar Luster
Photo Grade Inkjet Paper
217 Reviews

Setting the bar for premium photographic inkjet paper, Arctic Polar Luster is the paper pros demand and enthusiasts deserve. Arctic Polar Luster's surface represents the true modern photographic look and feel. Its extra weight and thickness gives the assurance you are a fine photographic print. The profoundly beautiful surface and state-of-the-art coating will make your photography look its best. ...continue reading below

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Arctic Polar Luster 290 Rolls Details & Information

Description

Setting the bar for premium photographic inkjet paper, Arctic Polar Luster is the paper pros demand and enthusiasts deserve. Arctic Polar Luster's surface represents the true modern photographic look and feel. Its extra weight and thickness gives the assurance you are a fine photographic print. The profoundly beautiful surface and state-of-the-art coating will make your photography look its best.

Arctic Luster features a deep luster finish which offers the perfect balance between deeply saturated color and minimized gloss reflectivity. If you use pigment inks, this is especially helpful and will greatly reduce gloss differential and bronzing.

Compatible with any inkjet printer, Arctic Polar Luster fits an important niche for professional photographers. Increasingly, pros and enthusiasts require a high-end photo feel product that combines quality and consistent usability. Unlike many of the new boutique photo papers flooding the market, this Luster will feed consistently, withstand handling, show minimal fingerprinting, and offer cost savings.

Deep luster (E-surface) offers the perfect balance for pigment ink printers. You get the best of both worlds:

  1. Wonderful color saturation of a microporous paper
  2. Greatly minimized gloss differential and bronzing associated with glossy media

Thanks to the microporous layer on the top of Arctic Polar Luster, large quantities of ink (read deeply saturated hues and blacks) will dry instantly. This means no smudging and minimal fingerprint troubles.

Ideal For:
  • Those looking for the best luster photo paper available
  • Saturated, sublime colors and stunning B&W
  • Projects that require a heavier and thicker media
  • Any inkjet printer
Good To Know:
  • Deep satin / luster finish
  • Acid free base stock. Coating slightly acidic.
  • There are no markings or logos on the back
  • Back of this product is not printable
  • Photo Grade paper.
  • Extra coating layer on back helps slow fade with dye inks
Features
  • Best available luster
  • Brilliant white paper tone
  • Elegant deep luster finish
  • Deepest blacks and wide color gamut with pigment and dye inks
Take a closer look at Arctic Polar Luster's Paper Surface

These photos are intended to give a sense of the elegant finish and lustral qualities of this paper. Note that on the scale of luster surfaces, Arctic Polar is among the deepest, similar to a benchmark product, Epson Luster. (Tap or Click to enlarge.)

Red River Paper is made by printing enthusiasts for printing enthusiasts. Whether you are a professional photographer, photographic enthusiast, designer, or business, our experts have firsthand knowledge of all our products. If you have a question, give us a ring or shoot us an email. You’ll receive a lightning-fast response from an actual live human with actual real-life expertise.

* 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
  • Weight: 290 gsm / 75lb.
  • Thickness: 11.8mil
  • Coating: State-of-the-art microporous coated
  • Color: Brilliant white
  • Printable: One side only - no printing on back
  • Type: Resin coated
  • Opacity: 98
  • Whiteness: 98
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Compatibility
Is this paper compatible with your printer's ink?

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

  • Epson - All Printers: Yes
  • Canon - All Printers: Yes
  • HP Desktop: No
  • HP wide format (roll fed): Yes

* Matte coated and cotton papers over 60lb. may not feed consistently and may require some hand feeding.
* Many 24" and wider printers have a minimum sheet size of 8". Consult your manual before buying smaller sizes.

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Suggested Uses
Use this paper for:
  • High quality photo prints
  • Snapshots
  • Photo books
  • Portfolios
Very Pleased
I have been using a competitor's Premium Luster and was having trouble with images that had pale blue in them. I tried the RR Arctic Polar Luster and am very pleased! The paper is noticeably whiter and I think that has helped with the color rendition on light colors. I even recommended this paper to a friend. I have completely switched over to Red River Paper
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RW - Jan 06, 2012
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Arctic Polar Luster 290 Rolls Reviews

Rating Chart   5.0   217 Reviews

Excellent Paper

Scott Rose, Nov 07, 2026

This is a wonderful paper to work with. It shows colors, shadows, tones wonderfully. The prints look wonderful with or without glass. Using it with the correct color and printer profiles provided by RR, the prints always are spot on.

Love it!

Clayton Swatzell, Oct 29, 2026

In fine-art photography, your choice of paper is never just a finishing touch. It’s an intentional decision that dictates how your work is experienced.

I've found that treating the physical print with the same reverence as the capture changes everything.

With their incredible quality and diverse selection of surfaces, Red River Paper gives me exactly what I need to make those conscious choices. They are a must-have for any serious printmaker.

She Loves It

TC Conner, Sep 30, 2026

My “chief reviewer” chose ARCTIC POLAR LUSTER 290 for my photo prints because this particular paper really enhances the style and look of my photographs.


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