demise of Gold Fibre Silk?

[Mark D Segal]

Nothing to lose but a bit of ink. I asked just in case the ink may mask the problem - if so the paper would of course be usable.

[tsjanik]

Unfortunately, when Ilford rebranded their line and changed a few things as far as qty in box per version of paper, they also increased their prices.  ...............................

Chris W
Atlex

Chris:

You say rebranded but Ilford says all new products (see the ad at the top of this page - most times).  Has IGS been reformulated or is it merely a change in packaging (and price)?

Tom

[Mark D Segal]

Packaging - I've been assured this paper is the same as it's always been - it's an important piece of their product line.

[DeanChriss]

Have you tried printing the top sheet to see whether it makes things better or worse once ink is applied? I'm still using my older stock so I haven't come across this yet.
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Nothing to lose but a bit of ink. I asked just in case the ink may mask the problem - if so the paper would of course be usable.

Printing does mask the problem, but whether you can see it or not depends how hard you look. I wouldn't sell it to anyone, but it's good enough for a proof that would eventually be thrown out anyway.

[Mark D Segal]

OK, sounds like an issue that should be brought to the attention of their senior management. It can't cost them a mint to slip a plastic envelope around the paper.