Quick Compare
Here's a snapshot comparison of our satin finish luster photo paper
- Most popular line
- Medium and deep satin finish available
- 10.4 mil and 11.6 mil available
- Bright white
- The absolute best photo papers on Earth
- Medium and deep satin finish available
- 10.4 mil and 11.8 mil available
- Bold bright white
- Warmer tone version of Arctic Polar Satin
- Medium depth satin finish
- 10.4 mil thickness
A Closer Look
Each paper has a slightly different e-surface texture depth. The images below try to illustrate the differences; each photo was converted from color to black and white to help enhance the texture of each paper. The more pronounced the texture surface and depth, the more you will be able to see the texture when viewing the print up close; at long distances, the texture is not observable. Generally, more texture means less reflection and glare. Papers with shallow surface texture, such as Arctic Polar Satin, are still much less glossy than glossy paper and provide more contrast than matte finishes.
| UltraPro Satin 4.0® | Arctic Polar Satin® |
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| Arctic Polar Luster® | Palo Duro Satin® |
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| Paper Name | UltraPro Satin® | Arctic Polar Satin® | Palo Duro Satin® | Arctic Polar Luster® |
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| Quality | As good as major retail brands | Better than retail brands | Better than retail brands | Exceeds lab quality |
| Weight | 270 gsm (68lb) | 255 gsm (66lb) | 255 gsm (66lb) | 300 gsm (75lb) |
| Thickness | 10.4 mil | 10.4 mil | 10.4 mil | 11.8 mil |
| Paper Shade | Bright white (cool tone) | Bright white (cool tone) | Bright white (warm tone) | Bright white (cool tone) |
| Printer Compatibility | Universal | Universal | Universal | Universal |
| Printer Compatibility | Universal | Universal | Universal | Universal |
| Markings on Back | No | No | No | No |
| Water Resistant? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rolls | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
COMPARE TO RETAIL BRAND SATIN LUSTER PHOTO PAPER
Red River satin and luster photo papers are as good as or better than the major retail brands like Epson, Canon, and HP at a lower price. We buy our papers from some of the same sources as the big names. The difference is that Red River brings the paper direct to you with only one stop on the way from the paper mill - our manufacturing facility in Dallas, Texas. Satin paper like UltraPro Satin and Arctic Polar Satin, and Arctic Polar Luster save you up to 40% over retail prices and offer the same performance time and time again as you've come to expect from the retail names.
Satin and luster photo paper from Red River Paper is carefully chosen to meet not only our standards, but yours as well. We test print our papers with many, if not all of, the printer models available from Epson, Canon, and HP.
Compare our quality, service, support, and shipping speed and you will love buying photo satin luster paper from us.
Comparison Chart
If you are using these papers Red River photo satin luster media will work for you.
USES FOR SATIN LUSTER INKJET PAPER
High quality photo prints
For your best images, consider satin luster photo paper if your image has a high level of contrast or is highly saturated. The textured surface yields brilliant color saturation and deep black density when used.
Snapshots
For every day photo printing, look to satin photo paper. Photo labs traditionally use satin printing paper to make sure many different images look great. Red River satin photo papers come in 4x6 and 5x7 size sheets for your snapshot printing.
Photo books
Photo books have become very popular. Satin luster paper is a good choice for single side page photo books. Photobase inkjet paper like UltraPro Satin withstands handling well and will work well for photo book projects of all sizes.
The best way to familiarize yourself with various satin paper is to try them by purchasing a small quantity. A good idea is to print something from each genre of your photo library to see how the media represents your work. If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to contact us and leave a reply.
