Big Bend Baryta (tell me more about the name) delivers the deep tonality, rich detail, and classic feel of a true darkroom print. Its smooth surface and subtle sheen are matched by a neutral white tone created using a 100% barium sulfate (baryta) layer, the traditional method that gives fine photographic papers their natural depth and character. Ideal for portraits and landscapes, this paper produces deep blacks, striking contrast, and gallery-worthy results. If you're printing for exhibition or final delivery, Big Bend Baryta sets the standard. ...continue reading below
Big Bend Baryta 310 Details & Information
Big Bend Baryta (tell me more about the name) delivers the deep tonality, rich detail, and classic feel of a true darkroom print. Its smooth surface and subtle sheen are matched by a neutral white tone created using a 100% barium sulfate (baryta) layer, the traditional method that gives fine photographic papers their natural depth and character. Ideal for portraits and landscapes, this paper produces deep blacks, striking contrast, and gallery-worthy results. If you're printing for exhibition or final delivery, Big Bend Baryta sets the standard.
If you rely on the big-name barytas from Canson or Hahnemuhle, Big Bend Baryta 310 should be your next choice. It matches their premium quality, comes in more sizes, and delivers greater value, guaranteed. Read the Big Bend Baryta review by the editor of Gathered Light Magazine.
Big Bend Baryta's whiteness comes from a special barium sulfate variant called blanc-fixe, which means permanent white. This material is in the coating. It is inert and lends stability to the paper's whiteness over time. The coating and base materials are free of acid, lignin, and fluorescent brightening agents. Big Bend Baryta 310 gives you all you need for true exhibition quality photographic prints.
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* Always display inkjet prints under glass, plastic or in a book for maximum print life.
* Compatible with pigment and dye inks.
* Not for inkjet printers with a front-feed only design.
Paper Weight: 310 gsm
Thickness: 12 mil
Surface: Elegant smooth finish with medium sheen
Printable: Photo and art quality on glossy side. Not printable on the back.
Coating: Microporous coated
Color: Neutral white
Type: 100% alpha-cellulose base stock with pure Baryta whitener layer. Acid free, lignin free, buffered with calcium carbonate, FOGRA Certified ISO 9706 (paper aging standards)
Back: No markings or logos
Optical Brighteners? Very low
Roll Specs
Core: 3"
Outside Diameter: 4.35"

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* 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. Please read our Tips for Feeding Inkjet Papers article for tips on printing with specialty paper stocks.
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Baryta - Reliable Favorite
Michael Pellegrin, Jun 23, 2026
I want every print to be something I am proud to have for myself and share. Matte paper is beautiful, for the right type of images. I’m still experimenting with matte to learn what images work best. If in doubt it gets printed on Baryta and it always looks great. It’s a great medium for creating great prints. I’m trying to build my library of sizes by reordering BEFORE I run out. Always feels good to have sheets in the drawer when the need arises.
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Roylee Duvall, Jun 17, 2026
Very nice paper. Seems comparable to Canson Photographique II, but with a cooler base color.
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Brad Bealmear, May 26, 2026
I'm a huge fan of this beautiful paper. I've bought at least a couple of dozen boxes and will continue - it's the standard for my BW series "New Mexico Wanderings." Couldn't ask for more.
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