Polar Luster Metallic is related to Polar Gloss Metallic 255. The difference is that this paper has a luster texture similar to Arctic Polar Luster....continue reading below
Polar Luster Metallic 255 Rolls Details & Information
Polar Luster Metallic is related to Polar Gloss Metallic 255. The difference is that this paper has a luster texture similar to Arctic Polar Luster.
Your images will take on a brilliant, almost luminescent quality. Everything from airplanes to flowers will look bold, more saturated, more intense. Discover for yourself why Red River Paper's photo metallic papers are the choice of professionals and enthusiasts around the world.
Polar Luster Metallic is a truly unique inkjet paper that closely matches the look of photo lab metallic prints. Polar Luster Metallic features the same aspects as its lab equivalent - an elegant luster (E-surface) finish on a pearlescent base stock that yields an stunning iridescence in your images. It is compatible with any inkjet printer and requires no special equipment, inks, or finishing techniques to achieve the metallic effect. And for a bit of trivia, Red River Paper was the first to introduce photo metallic inkjet paper to the market in 2010.
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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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Excellent for strong colors
Alan Linde, Sep 02, 2026
Paper performs very well for pics like e.g. fireworks, colorful butterflies. Very vibrant look.
Great results
Matthew Zory, Aug 31, 2026
I loved how well the images translated from the screen to this paper. Exactly what I was looking for. I generally prefer a heavy paper but once it’s mounted—looks great.
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Nice but
Margaret West, Aug 29, 2026
I really like the way this paper shines, with a subtle metallic glow. I use a lot of Hannemuhle paper and added this to my frequently used papers. However the quality control is bad. My last box had to be reprinted multiple times due to tiny areas that the ink came off, looking like dust spots. I was told to get a brush for the paper which I did and it made no difference. The company was oblivious to my complaint that it was a bad box of paper. I now have a new box, that I again paid for, and it is fine. However it does seem wrong that Red River doesn’t makes amends when a box of paper is clearly had. I wasted a lot of paper and money reprinting, sometimes 3 x to get a print without spots.
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