B&W Prints what paper?

[n30_mkii]

I have never printer B&W's before. Is Matt or Gloss better suited to them? I guess the gloss will give more contrast?

 

[Merovingian]

I loath gloss paper with a passion!

 

[LeeP]

Depends totally no the image to be honest.

I prefer satin or lustre for my black and white prints

 

[n30_mkii]

Is there no general rule for b&w's? It's only for my local camera club, so don't want to spend a fortune on these.

 

[LeeP]

I don't think there are any "rules" for what image should go on what paper.
It's more what the image is and whats its purpose?

I would never personally send a fine art reproduction to a gallery on gloss - but on a fine art paper of course. Application is key

Black and white on lustre can sometimes look a little "wet" due to the bold coverage - perhaps a midway would be best (satin).

Without seeing the images its difficult.