You are about at a similar stage that I am with as well. I have been using some glossy paper from Mediastreet.com with surprising results, but I would like to try the Matte paper as well. I have read the Lustre paper is good as well, hence why I am asking. The Epson specialty paper isn't cheap here in Australia. Neither are the inks but I have been surprised about how little ink (apparently) the printer uses so far, have printed about 5 A4 size prints with glossy. Will be interesting to see the different thoughts we both have of the printer.