Response to fiber base paper Big deal?

There are serious doubts about the archival quality of RC papers-- they just don't last as long as fiber base papers. In particular, they tend to break down chemically when exposed to light for long periods. I also feel they don't have the same aesthetic qualities as RC, though some might dispute that. If you must use RC papers, you should consider toning them in selenium toner, or using Agfa Sistan, a silver stabilizer product. I understand that Ctein has a new book out that deals with archival longevity--he ran a couple of articles in one of the photo magazines last year on the subject.

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