disappointed
Jan Colvert, Apr 23, 2026
I ordered 4 different fine art photo papers to test. I had high hopes for Noori Hanji Photo Fine Art Paper. It felt special when I took it out of the package. But, when I actually printed a couple of color photos on it, I was disappointed. I didn't "feel" the texture of the print when staring at it. The colors did not pop. Details were missing. Palo Duro SofGloss Rag was much more pleasing. My favorite turned out to be my Palo Duro Baryta Fiber that has been discontinued. I have lots, so it will be a while before I miss it.
I print everything of worth on my Epson SP-900 printer. I print recipes on my Epson XP-7100,
Fine Art Printing
Tim Anderson, Mar 29, 2026
I enjoyed working with these newer papers, Baram Hanji and Noori Hanji, even though I don’t usually work with “exotic” papers. As mentioned above, I also liked printing on the textured side, which gave a more refined fine-art feel.
When printing an image with a darker background and a nude figure, the Baram Hanji produced a softer look that worked well for the image.
I used the named profiles from the Red River Paper site with no difficulty at all with my Epson P800 printer. Using the more textured paper might benefit from displaying a print so that both sides would be visible. Just holding up a print against my monitor allows for a very soft look.
Baram & Noori
Kevin Black, Mar 29, 2026
I really do like those 2 papers - Noori and Baram Hanji - definitely a handmade feel. I like the weight, too. My Epson P7000 handled them on the watercolor setting no problems. On both, I wish the coated side were the side with the more pronounced texture-each one was slightly different, but I think they would be hard to say which would be best for any given image or color/B&W usage.
I made both black and white and soft color prints. The feel in the hand is great, but once displayed, either behind glazing or mounted on a cradle board, that feel would go away.
I would not go any thinner with the papers. I use thinner washi papers that are easier to understand, but these RR papers are not those. I think coating the more textured side would give them a more usable and visually unique look.
Noori for the win
Allen Bourne, Mar 29, 2026
Between Baram and Noori, I think I prefer the Noori, and even then, it would have to be for certain images, mainly B&W, I think. It looks really cool with backlighting, but the question is “how to do that” in an easy-to-display way. Holding up to the window or lamp light really reveals the sinewy texture quite nicely, but reflected light doesn’t bring it out as well. I’m a little concerned, though, with the texture distracting a bit from the image itself. One image I’m going to try on it is a high-key one, where the texture will possibly enhance the image.
Unique
Bart Hovis, Jan 10, 2025
I just tried this paper for the first time on a photo with one flower in sharp focus, a few more flowers in the background, well out of focus, and a soft green background with no detail. I’m very happy with the print and I don’t think it would look quite as good on any other paper. Obviously this is not a general purpose paper but for the right photo it can be uniquely beautiful. The random texture becomes part of the composition. The detail and colour of the in-focus flower is excellent.
Best for texture-rich images
Michael Cox, Dec 20, 2024
I took a chance and ordered 25 sheets of this paper at 13x19 inches. The first time loading it into the front of my Epson SCP800 the intake rollers slid and it would have jammed, but I saved it. Subsequently I have used top loading; it is a very light, almost flimsy paper. Choose matte black ink. A print of a boulder and sand came out great, as the paper's texture complements the image and was rich in shadow detail (b&w). But the first image I printed, which was more architectural, did not suit the material, almost looking like there was damage on the building. I haven't tried it with a colour image yet. Fine detailed landscapes may work, but be aware that you will notice the texture more than any other paper. I'd get more, but it certainly isn't my first choice of RR papers for most of my work.
