Ektalure G?

maxbloom · May 23, 2007

Alright, so here's my situation. I've never printed on the stuff but heard very good things about it. I've been given the opportunity to purchase a huge amount of the stuff...in the thousands of sheets...in sizes 8x10, 11x14, and 16x20...at below cost. It is from, AFAIK, what was the last batch of the stuff to be shipped, circa the end of 2000. It's been well kept. So my question is, should I stockpile it?

Now I know there are a couple generic answers out there. One being, try it, and stock up if I really like it. Another being, don't waste your time with old papers, there are great ones out now...ad nauseum.

So if anyone has any strong opinions on this, or wants some of the paper, I'd appreciate any responses.

Thanks.

Monophoto · May 23, 2007

Ektalure G was a great paper.

But I would advise testing it first to see if it is fogged.

maxbloom · May 23, 2007

Yeah I'm gonna pick up an 8x10 pack and test it for fogging first. But AFAIK it's still good.

Bob Carnie · May 23, 2007

I agree
If you decide not to purchase could you pm me the contact.

Monophoto said:
Ektalure G was a great paper.

But I would advise testing it first to see if it is fogged.

eddym · May 23, 2007

maxbloom said:
Now I know there are a couple generic answers out there. One being, try it, and stock up if I really like it. Another being, don't waste your time with old papers, there are great ones out now...ad nauseum.

There are indeed some great ones out there, but there's nothing like Ektalure G out there. It's beautiful paper. If you like warm tones, I'd sure try it.

Tom Duffy · May 23, 2007

I'd love some also. I still have two boxes of 8x10 in my freezer. There is nothing else like it.

cao · May 24, 2007

I would be interested depending on the fog level. A local commercial shooter gave the school where I run the darkroom a 10-sheet pack of 11x14 which was fogged to around 0.15du, and between some KBr added to the developer and a little cutting bleach between first and second fix, I was able to get a print I liked. Unfortunately, there are only five sheets remaining. I think some of the longevity comes from the paper not having developer incorporated. Portriga from the same shop was useless, and I just returned a box of Polymax FA which was similarly useless.

Bob Carnie · May 24, 2007

If you do lith printing, a slight fog may not be that problematic as it is normal proceedure in my darkroom to flash the whole paper before main exposure.
I have not tried this paper for lith but I would immediately try this.

smieglitz · May 25, 2007

Ektalure G was my favorite paper. When Kodak dropped Ektalure, I dropped Kodak.

Black Dog · May 25, 2007

I still have several boxes from 2000 and FB paper tends to be good for years with no probs. BTW, Forte Polywarmtone semimatt is the closest match that I know of (too bad that's gone as well). I'd buy it quicker than a ferret up a trouser leg!

maxbloom · May 26, 2007

I'll keep you all posted on the fogging tests from the 8x10 sheets. I haven't had time to get around to it yet. In any event, I'd love to buy up all of it, but I simply can't afford it. So anyone who wants some, just shoot me a PM with size and quantity, and I'll get back to you on prices. Like I said, it's below cost.

Bob Carnie · May 26, 2007

pm sent

Tom Duffy · May 26, 2007

pm sent. thanks.

maxbloom · May 28, 2007

Update:

I should have the fog tests done by midweek.

maxbloom · May 30, 2007

Another Update:

Sorry guys, I'm running behind on this. Just not enough hours in the day. I'll be testing the front, back, and center sheets from a pack of the 8x10. I apologize but it looks like it may be Monday before I have it done. I'll be sending out PM's shortly to the interested parties with paper sizes (there have been some changes) and prices. Once again, I apologize for the delay. Anyone interested who hasn't PM'd me please do so soon. I should make it clear that I am not fog-testing the 11x14 or 16x20. However, as I stated earlier, AFAIK they are all from the same batch, the same shipment, and have all been kept under identical environmental conditions.

maxbloom · Jun 8, 2007

Sorry about the delay, folks. The front, back, and center sheets from a pack of the 8x10 were tested. No discernable fogging.

Bob Carnie · Jun 9, 2007

Pm sent for order

maxbloom said:
Sorry about the delay, folks. The front, back, and center sheets from a pack of the 8x10 were tested. No discernable fogging.

maxbloom · Jun 13, 2007

A number of you have requested the 16x20 size. I'm still unsure of how to safely ship it. Any suggestions here or via PM would be appreciated.

cole · Jun 13, 2007

Ektalure G, buy all you can and run . Fogged? who cares , Even fogged ektalure is great . I have used many boxes of vintage ektalure R,X,K and G(1960s paper).
They all had a little base fog. Still a joy to use.
Cole

Bob Carnie · Jun 14, 2007

Max Bloom
I get paper from international locations, in a cardboard box just larger than the paper and with bubble wrap around the paper.
I will order 10 boxes of 16x20 and 4 boxes of 11x14. That would require two boxes.If you put it in two boxes I will have Fedx pick up at your location and I will pay for your packaging.
let me know if this is ok and I will send a money order for the full amount.
bob

Norma Jean · Dec 27, 2007

Ektalure G Paper

Do you still have some 11 x 14 sheets? If you do, I would like to buy 25 or 50 sheets. I am new at this, so what do you mean by PM? Thanks, Norma Jean

maxbloom said:
Alright, so here's my situation. I've never printed on the stuff but heard very good things about it. I've been given the opportunity to purchase a huge amount of the stuff...in the thousands of sheets...in sizes 8x10, 11x14, and 16x20...at below cost. It is from, AFAIK, what was the last batch of the stuff to be shipped, circa the end of 2000. It's been well kept. So my question is, should I stockpile it?

Now I know there are a couple generic answers out there. One being, try it, and stock up if I really like it. Another being, don't waste your time with old papers, there are great ones out now...ad nauseum.

So if anyone has any strong opinions on this, or wants some of the paper, I'd appreciate any responses.

Thanks.

sun of sand · Dec 27, 2007

About 6 months too late there, I suspect. Don't know how I missed it when it was current. Ektalure is nice stuff.

PM means private message

maxbloom · Jan 22, 2008

Dear gang,

I've contacted all of you individually I hope. I'm sorry to report that the 16x20 and 11x14 are gone. For anyone who's interested I still have a fair bit of fog-free 8x10 left. The owner of the store, which is on the verge of going out of business, has politely requested that if I'm going to pass the paper along to others, that I raise the price back up closer to retail, at $35+tax for a 25-sheet pack. USPS shipping within the US and Canada will be cheap. Any takers feel free to respond here of PM me.

jfish · Jan 30, 2008

16x20 Ektalure

Hi. I found this thread doing a google search on Ektalure. I have 10 - 50 sheet boxes, still in their individual cardboard packing boxes, that I'd like to sell. They have all been carefully stored since they were purchased when the last shipment went out to all the large camera stores sometime in 2000 and are unfogged. I'd like to get $250 per box, which I know is quite a bit more than what maxbloom was probably selling his for, but what ever supplies are out there are dwindling, and most likely almost completely gone. The person I had these for backed out at the last minute and I'd like to sell them as quickly as possible. I'm offering them here, for a week and a half from today, before they go on ebay, where I'm sure the price will go up from what I've suggested here.

Interested parties should send me a private message instead of filling the thread further. Prefer USPS money orders, or bank transfers to paypal, which charges a LOT for fees.

Thanks.

PVia · Jan 30, 2008

Seeing that you're asking $5 per sheet, you could afford the fees...

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