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
Arctic Polar Luster 290 Rolls Details & Information
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:
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.
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.)
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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
All products are compatible with aqueous inks. Not designed for solvent, latex or UV.
* 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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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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ARCTIC POLAR LUSTER 13X19 PRINTS
Robert Pelto, Sep 23, 2026
I use this 13×19 photo paper for prints that I sell, especially my wildlife and sporting event photography. I really love the texture and feel of this paper, and I’m extremely pleased with the results I get from my Canon PRO-310 printer.
The colors are rich and vibrant, with excellent detail and deep, dense blacks that really make the images stand out. The paper gives my photographs a professional look and feel, making it an excellent choice for both wildlife and action sports photography. I’ve been very impressed with the overall print quality and consistency.
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Delightful Color
Jeffrey McClure, Sep 22, 2026
Adherence to and brilliance of color is delightful. Great for putting photos under non reflective cover.
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