Q: Is New Seagull the same as before?
A: Yes, exactly the same emulsion as before.

Q: Is New Seagull the same paper Ansel Adams and most of his assistants were using?
A: Yes, indeed!

Q: Is New Seagull Same as when Ansel Adams was using it?
A: Yes, exactly same.

Q: Does RC paper have the same archival qualities as Fiber Base paper?
A: At present, there is no paper, which has the longevity of Oriental Fiber Base paper.

Q: Does Oriental use more Silver in their paper than other manufacturers?
A: Yes, that is why you get white as jet white, and black as jet black when you use Oriental papers. Please read our data sheets.

Q: Can I print a sepia tone print from a color negative?
A: Yes, our Hyper Seagull Sepia is monotone paper, and the tone is already on the paper, you can print sepia from color negatives as well as B&W negatives, and you will have a consistent tone when you print different sizes.

Q: Can I hand color Oriental monotone paper?
A: Yes, Oriental Hyper Seagull Matte surface has the best tooth for hand coloring. You can also erase the color and re-color it again.