Which finish to use - metallic or Lustre

bkatz

I have been asked for this print in two sizes from two different customers. Both will be framed

20 x 30 I have a choice of Lustre, Metallic , or Gloss

and 24 x 36 I have the choice of Gloss or metallic (I already decided against Matte for both)

Would love suggestions and why you chose it.

ChatKat

Small idea
This print could go nicely with either. I really like luster - it has a classy look to it; Metallic is eye popping and so is gloss.

Sometimes, I will order a small print on several papers so that I can make a final decision. It's worth the small price to order a 4x6 to sample.

bkatz wrote:

I have been asked for this print in two sizes from two different customers. Both will be framed

20 x 30 I have a choice of Lustre, Metallic , or Gloss

and 24 x 36 I have the choice of Gloss or metallic (I already decided against Matte for both)

Would love suggestions and why you chose it.

squirl033

i use almost exclusively lustre for the prints i sell. glossy papers reflect too much, and show anything that even thinks it might be a smudge or fingerprint. lustre has a classy look, but is much more resistant and forgiving if you get a finger on the paper, and it's tough to handle prints that big without touching them somewhere. the labs i use can do lustre in any size i want, up to 30x40. i don't use matte much anymore, at least not for large sizes (12x18 and up) because the image seems to lose a bit of sharpness when printed on matte paper.