Name: Breathing Color Aqueous Optica One Smooth Matte Fine Art Paper, 300gsm, 15.4mil, 17x25", 25 Sheets
Brand: Breathing Color
SKU: BCAFSM17X25
Price: 86.57 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Breathing Color Aqueous Optica One Smooth Matte Fine Art Paper, 300gsm, 15.4mil, 17x25", 25 Sheets

Breathing Color Optica One

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Breathing Color Aqueous Optica One Matte Fine Art Paper (17x25"), 25 Sheets

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Shop Breathing Color Optica One fine art paper. 17x25", 300gsm, matte, 100% cotton fiber. For aqueous printers. 25 sheets. Excellent reviews. Order now!

Find unparalleled excellence in fine art printing with the Aqueous Optica One Smooth Matte Fine Art Paper by Breathing Color. This professional-grade, 300gsm paper is engineered to meet the exacting standards of avid photographers and artists who demand nothing less than the best in print quality performance.Crafted with a proprietary inkjet receptive coating, the Optica One sets a new benchmark in fine art paper technology, offering an extraordinary color gamut and Dmax that surpasses conventional numerical readings. The result is a print that captures the full spectrum of your artwork's hues with stunning vibrancy and depth.The Optica One's bright white, matte finish provides a sophisticated backdrop for your images, ensuring that each print conveys the subtle nuances and rich details of the original piece. Its 15.4mil thickness and durable construction enhance the tactile experience, adding a sense of permanence and value to your work.With a smooth surface that is tailored for high-resolution photographic imagery, this paper excels in reproducing the finest details with remarkable clarity. Whether it's the delicate gradations of a landscape or the intricate textures of a still life, the Optica One reveals every aspect with precision and finesse.The exceptional Dmax of this fine art paper makes it an ideal choice for black and white photography, where deep, intense blacks are crucial for conveying drama and contrast. Portrait photographers will also appreciate the Optica One's ability to reproduce skin tones with lifelike accuracy and softness, ensuring that each subject is presented in the most flattering light.Available in a generous 17x25-inch size and with 25 sheets per pack, the Aqueous Optica One Smooth Matte Fine Art Paper is not only a testament to Breathing Color's commitment to quality but also an affordable solution for producing multiple prints without compromising on excellence.Choose the Aqueous Optica One Smooth Matte Fine Art Paper for your next project and experience the pinnacle of printing performance that sets your work apart in the world of fine art.

Great paper. We use it for colored pencil and pastel art reproduction. Make sure you use the correct profiles!

Great paper

I purchased this paper on sale after having the company be recommended by my local lab. I can compare it to other papers from paper sample packs from Moab, Red River, and Hahnemuhle. For reference I am printing on a Canon Pro-10

Paper feel: A nice thick paper with substantial heft and resistance to bending. The surface has a decent feel but is not soft and supple like some of the other cotton papers. 

Surface: Its a one sided paper. Don't get confused about which side is which as you might not ever figure it out after removing it from the box. It is very smooth. I wish it had a bit more texture to give it a bit more interest. A bit more texture would give it a higher end look, but this is a matter of personal choice. This is smooth than Moab Entrada, wich I love. 

Packaging: Really impressed with the packaging. Comes in an oversized box with a 1.5" cardboard "crush" zone surrounding it. Arrived perfectly even though the shipping box was beat up. 

Printing: Here's where the rubber meets the road. I tried downloading the ICC profile for this paper. I noticed it had you printing using the matte photo paper setting. On the Pro-10 this causes the printer to use the photo black ink instead of the matte black. This is obviously done because Canon has stupid auto print margins when printing with fine art papers and this will let you print full bleed. This first print was nice, but overall lacked the pop and contrast of the same print done on moab entrada using the fine art paper setting. I reprinted using the same profile but this time changing the paper type to "other fine art paper 1". I also dialed up the contrast to +3. In LR I also turned the sharpening setting to standard matte. The resultant print was much much much better with popping blacks and much better sharpness and definition in the shadow areas. 

Magenta tint: Not sure what is going on but it seems that prints on this paper have a slight magenta tint to them. I plan on dialing that back for the moment as well. 

Custom profiling: My guess is that this paper could use a new custom profile using the fine art paper setting. 

Overall I'm happy about this paper as it was a great value on sale. I find it very comparable to Moab entrada. However If I had to go with one paper I would probably stick to Entrada as I like the paper feel, texture, whiteness, and profile better. 

Hope this nerdy in depth review helps someone.

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