Fomatone MG 542 Textured base

[tomalophicon]

Hello, does anyone know if the heavy texture base is still available?

MG CLASSIC CHAMOIS
(Variable Contrast, Fiber-Base, Warm-Tone)
Warm-tone, triple-weight, variable contrast B&W paper on a cream fine-art, fiber base. Chamois (542) surface.
Available in sizes from 5x7 to 20x24

The chamois paper has a heavily-textured base, similar to watercolor paper. Excellent for fine-art applications and handcoloring.



I've read a bit on the net that it may be discontinued. I've contacted my local Foma person and he is getting back to me.

 

[heart of stone]

The 542 was discontinued and replace with 542II. Still described as chamois. I haven't used it, so, no info as to how it compares with the old type. Available at Freestyle.

 

[tomalophicon]

I'm really looking for the paper with the HEAVY TEXTURED surface.

 

[mooseontheloose]

What heart of stone said.

The 542 was DISCONTINUED some time ago because the paper was no longer manufactured. 542II is the replacement, but I don't think it's as textured as the original was as it's a different paper base (so I've heard - I've tried the 542 but haven't had a chance to try the 542II yet).

Why don't you try it to see if it's what you are looking for?

 

[tomalophicon]

Maybe if there's someone out there who has tried the 542II they could let me know how much, if any,of a rough texture there is.

 

[SMBooth]

Email Chris at Blanco Nergo there the Foma agents in Australia, he might be able to help you.

 

[tomalophicon]

I've done that, he said he'll get back to me on Monday but I don't know how much he knew about the two bases.

 

[Philippe Grunchec]

I use both 532 and 542: they are NOT textured, they have a sort of silky finish (hard to describe).

 

[Martin Aislabie]

I use both 532 and 542: they are NOT textured, they have a sort of silky finish (hard to describe).

I would best desciribe the finish as "egg shell" - very very slight texture and semi/almost matt sheen.

I don't know of any heavily textured papers currently available

Martin

 

[Jerevan]

The "egg shell" description fits very well. I don't know if using water colour paper and liquid emulsion would get you a bit closer to the texture you are looking for? Last paper that I know of that had texture was (not sure of the exact name here) Kentmere Document or Art Classic.

 

[tomalophicon]

This is a real shame. I wonder if anyone has any of the old stuff for sale.
It mustn't have been very popular.

 

[archer]

The replacement "chamois" surface is very reminiscent of the old Kodak pearl surface, which I do not find all that attractive.
Denise Libby

 

[Philippe Grunchec]

"chamois" is the color of the base, nothing to do with the surface. 532 is lighter, 542 darker but the surface is the same!

 

[hacked - sepiareverb]

The older one - 532/542 - had what I'd call a hot press finish, as a watercolor paper. I loved that one. The new one - 532ii/542ii - does indeed have more of a sheen, eggshell sounds about right to me.

Emulsion is the same on both the 532 and 542, it is only the base which is different.

This might come in handy- though I see it is not completely current. I'd also suggest contacting FOMA directly, they are quite helpful.

 

[Philippe Grunchec]

tomalophicon, if you really want the "old" surface, you can contact Thierry Pinte who officially imports Foma stuff for France: he has some left. have a look here:
http://www.baryfilm.com/pages/papier_baryte/papier_baryte.php
You can mention my name. Thierry is a very nice guy.

 

[tomalophicon]

tomalophicon, if you really want the "old" surface, you can contact Thierry Pinte who officially imports Foma stuff for France: he has some left. have a look here:
http://www.baryfilm.com/pages/papier_baryte/papier_baryte.php
You can mention my name. Thierry is a very nice guy.

Thank you very much Phillipe!

 

[Philippe Grunchec]

You're welcome!