Lith Prints

[reverberation]

So I finally got some paper to lith print with. I used an A+B lith developer that I eventually mixed at 1:1:6 after the first batch was unable to give me anything on lith film, which I wanted to shoot at the same time. Pull times were under a minute with the paper, which is a tad quick. The lith film developed nicely, and helped get the ball rolling on the paper prints. I used Kentmere Kentona glossy, Foma Fomatone MG, and Forte Polygrade V fiber papers. The Forte produced a cold toned print, with the Foma giving a warm tone and the Kentmere neutral. The scans show uneven tones caused by paper curl. I used a print dryer and it created ruffled edges on the first prints I dried with it. I had to re-wash the prints and am pressing them now. I think I had the dryer set too hot. I intend on doing some more tonight and will try it without the heat on. Anyway here are several prints

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[Xia_Ke]

Looking good reverberation :thumbsup: I want to try lith printing sometime soon. I need to place another this weekend and might pick up some lith developer while I'm at it. How are you liking the Kentona? Was thinking about trying that for my first FB paper. Just got done about 2 and a half hours printing myself. Sorry, no drier so I need to wait for them to finish hang drying before I can share

[reverberation]

Actually, I am amazed at the blacks Kentona prints when printing low key (lith). I love this paper already, even though I am printing neutral tone (I prefer warm or cold toned papers) with it I love the way it prints low key. The range it prints on the high side is on the end of the bench.

[Xia_Ke]

Thanks, I'll have to pick up a 10 or 25 pack of it to try out next order