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 of 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:
- Wonderful color saturation of a microporous paper
- 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
Quick Comparison of Red River Satin Papers
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
- Paper: Photobase base stock
- Paper Weight: 75lb. (290 gsm)
- Thickness: 11.8mil
- Coating: True professional grade microporous coated
- Color: Brilliant white
- Opacity: 98 ± 2
- Whiteness: 98 ± 2
- Printable: One side only - no printing on back
Paper Weight Comparison Scale
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75lb. Arctic Polar Luster 290 GSM
75 GSM
copy paper
230 GSM photo
weight paper
360 GSM heavy
stock weight
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75lb. Arctic Polar Luster
20lb
copy paper
60lb photo
weight paper
96lb heavy
stock paper
Is this paper compatible with your printer's ink?
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: Yes
* 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
Card sizes under 8.5x11 are not compatible with Epson wide format printers
Use this paper for:
- High quality photo prints
- Snapshots
- Photo books
- Portfolios