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Hahnemühle is a German paper company from Dassel, South Lower Saxony, and like many other paper mills, it’s based along a river through the Solling hills. The Solling’s sandstone has a softening effect on the pure spring water that went to the mill, leading to the paper of exceptional quality. There used to be many other paper mills in this area of Dassel, however, Hahnemühle is the only one to have lasted to the present day.
At the end of the 19th century, Hahnemühle was just a small manufacturer with less than 15 employees, producing handmade writing and foolscap papers. However, when Carl Hahne became owner, the mill started to really expand especially through the production of artist paper and high purity filter paper. By the 1920’s there were more than 120 employees and throughout the 20th century, they continue to grow into the titan of the industry they are today.
Hahnemühle has combined centuries of knowledge and expertise with the modern technologies and techniques that are utilised in prevailing paper production. This allows Hahnemühle to produce a paper that can use old recipes and maintain tradition but can still improve and innovate to create more efficient, effective and striking papers.
Hahnemühle inkjet paper is consistent with the highest quality. They offer a wide range of different papers for different uses for any artist’s needs.
Hahnemühle Digital FineArt papers have a special inkjet print coating developed over a number of years and are subject to continuous testing. The product range includes a large selection of textures, surfaces and colours with an array of sheet and roll sizes. These two factors result in a superb surface structure and an outstanding colour gamut.
Hahnemühle has downloadable FineArt ICC profiles for their inkjet papers allowing for a tailored colour gamut for the specific paper. Every paper has a slightly different base tone so for every type of paper you use you should select a different profile. The ICC profile ensures that you achieve consistently accurate colour reproduction on your paper creating the best results.
All Hahnemühle papers are extremely resistant to ageing in compliance with DIN 6738 and offer the highest life expectancy of several hundred years. The permanence of the print can last for more than 100 years.
Hahnemühle has been committed to reducing the environmental impact of paper production as early as 1965 when they stopped using animal products in their papers. The sole production site in Dassel is located in a landscape conservation area, meaning they must be environmentally friendly and sustainable under strict controls.
The pure spring water Hahnemühle uses since its founding days is returned to the nearby river Ilme, free from chemical cleaning agents, biocides or preservatives. They have even adopted entirely green energy to cover their electrical usage through wind, hydro and solar energy. Accordingly, paper production must be environmentally friendly, sustainable and strictly controlled. Hahnemühle’s Natural Line is an environmentally friendly approach to papermaking aiming at sustainability in paper production. All of these papers are vegan, acid-free, and resistant to ageing, and the cotton rag fibres used by Hahnemühle are a by-product of the textile and oil industries.
Hahnemühle Bamboo was the world’s first FineArt inkjet paper made from 90% bamboo fibres. The natural white, warm-toned bamboo paper stands out thanks to its soft, lightly textured felt structure and sensual feel, which gives the artwork outstanding expression and soul. The matt premium inkjet coating delivers defined colour and detail, particularly for warm hues and monochrome prints. This paper is available at a weight of 290gsm. It is made from, 90% bamboo fibres and 10% cotton. It is acid-free and a natural white paper that does not contain any optical brighteners.
Hahnemühle Hemp uses one of the oldest and most diverse natural fibres in the world and the bright white colour of the hemp fibres means no optical brighteners are required. The lightly textured surface gives the paper a pleasant, silky feel. Colours and details are brilliantly reproduced, for example the depth of the black truly stands out and contrasts are reproduced with stunning effect. Hemp was an essential part of paper production for centuries, and due to its extremely robust fibres, it has often been used for long-lasting historical documents, such as the Gutenberg Bible and the US Declaration of Independence. This paper is available at a weight of 290gsm. It is made from 60% hemp fibres and 40% cotton, it is acid-free and a bright natural white paper that does not contain any optical brighteners.
Hahnemühle Agave’s base material stands out with its bright white natural tone and a rough but defined surface texture. In turn, this gives the subject a captivating sense of depth and impresses with a pleasantly soft feel. The matt premium inkjet coating guarantees outstanding print results with excellent colour and detail, deep black and optimum contrasts. This paper is available at a weight of 290gsm. It is made from 70% agave fibres and 30% cotton, it is acid-free and is a bright natural white paper that does not contain any optical brighteners.
Hahnemühle Fine Art papers are some of the smoothest papers Hahnemühle produce. Ideal for reproduction and photography prints, resulting in clear images that can bring out the colour and detail intended.
Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta has a visible exquisite felt structure creating a lovely soft feel and tactile surface texture to produce prints with a stunning depth. The high-gloss premium inkjet coating and bright white colour mean colour and detail are very powerful with deep blacks and striking contrasts. The barium sulphate within the coating gives Fine Art Baryta the feel of a traditional analogue baryta paper making it a versatile classic and sets standards in the printing of both black and white and colour photographs. This paper is available at a weight of 325gsm. It is made from 100% alpha-cellulose, it is acid-free and is a glossy bright white paper. There are Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta postcards available at 285gsm.
This is also available in a Satin finish, which weighs 300gsm. This version also has no optical brighteners and a smoother subtler structure than the regular Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta. There is also a postcard version of the Satin finish.
Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl is a bright white paper with a delicately textured surface and a smooth silky feel. It produces an elegant finish with a subtle, pearl-gloss effect. Once printed, the paper impresses with outstanding reproduction of colour and detail, deep blacks and striking contrasts. It is ideal for printing high-quality black and white as well as colour photographs. This paper is available at a weight of 285gsm. It is made from 100% alpha-cellulose, it is acid-free and is a bright white paper. There are also Pearl postcards and photo cards available at 285gsm.
Hahnemühle Canvases are a unique set of products, for artists that may want to print art reproduction or achieve that traditional look of art in a museum. They can be stretched onto frames or even just left as they come.
Hahnemühle Art Canvas Smooth is a creamy white canvas with a smooth, uniform canvas texture. The colours are wonderfully vivid, the depth of the black truly stands out and details are reproduced perfectly. The pliable material is flexible and ideal for mounting on canvas stretcher frames. This canvas is available at a weight of 370gsm. It is made from a polycotton mix, it is acid-free and is a more natural white paper that does not contain any optical brighteners.
Hahnemühle Cézanne Canvas has an elegant, finely woven surface texture. The natural white paper has a premium matt inkjet coating which produces outstanding results with excellent colour and detail, deep black and exceptional contrasts. This heavyweight canvas impresses with radiant colours and deep blacks, down to the smallest detail which bestows FineArt prints an exceptional brilliance. Despite its heaviness, the canvas is extremely elastic and is highly compatible with canvas stretcher frames. This canvas is available at a weight of 430gsm. It is made from 100% cotton, it is acid-free and is a more natural white paper that does not contain any optical brighteners.
Hahnemühle Daguerre Canvas is a matt-coated, poly-cotton canvas with a uniform surface texture. The bright white canvas produces clean, fresh colours, fine details and black and white reproductions that are rich in contrast. Despite the weight, the canvas has excellent stretch properties and is ideal for mounting on canvas stretcher frames. This canvas is available at a weight of 400gsm. It is made from a polycotton mix, it is acid-free and is a bright white paper.
Hahnemühle Goya Canvas is a satin-gloss poly-cotton inkjet canvas featuring a tactile canvas texture making reproductions and photographs have a painting-like appearance. The canvas structure is highly compatible with canvas stretching frames. This canvas is available at a weight of 340gsm. It is made from a polycotton mix, it is acid-free and is a more natural white paper that does not contain any optical brighteners.
Hahnemühle Photo Canvas is a finely woven bright white inkjet canvas. It is ideal for consistent photo and poster applications. The canvas structure is highly compatible with canvas stretching frames. This canvas is available at a weight of 320gsm. It is made from a polycotton mix, it is acid-free and is a bright white paper.
Hahnemühle Etching paper is a heavyweight, supple paper, the paper’s matt, smooth, life-like surface produces particularly effective prints for a single sheet.
Hahnemühle German Etching is a traditional mould-made paper complete with an inkjet coating designed especially for FineArt applications. The white art paper is characterised by its velvety tactile feel and the clearly defined felt structure. The unique surface texture adds a very special touch to images, showcasing them in all their splendour with impressive depth. This heavyweight FineArt inkjet paper is one of the most popular papers from Hahnemühle. This paper is available at a weight of 310gsm. It is made from 100% alpha-cellulose, it is acid-free and is white paper.
Hahnemühle Museum Etching is a heavyweight textured paper comprised of natural white cotton, with a fine felt structure that adds depth and creates a wonderfully soft tactile feel. The colours are wonderfully vivid, the depth of the black truly stands out and details are reproduced perfectly. This paper is available at a weight of 350gsm. It is made from 100% cotton, it is acid-free and is a more natural white paper that does not contain any optical brighteners. There are Hahnemühle Museum Etching Postcards available at 350gsm.
Hahnemühle Photo papers are ideal for photo application. Coming in a number of different finishes they are all able to make your photography stand out and shine, whilst bringing out the colour and detail intended.
Hahnemühle Photo Luster is a resin-coated inkjet paper specifically designed for photo application. The low-weight, bright white paper has a smooth luster finish. It ensures the best results for photos, poster prints and photo books, and is an excellent choice for daily printing. This paper is available at a weight of 260gsm. It is made from 100% alpha-cellulose with a bright white smooth luster surface.
Hahnemühle Photo Matt Fibre is a low-weight, cellulose paper with an optimised inkjet coating for photo application, suited for photos and posters. It has a smooth light texture and a pleasant warm tone whiteness. This paper is available at a weight of 200gsm. It is made from 100% alpha-cellulose and is a natural white warm paper. There is also a double-sided version called Hahnemühle Photo Matt Fibre Duo available at 210gsm, where both sides are printable.
Hahnemühle Photo Pearl is a resin-coated paper specifically designed for photo application. The bright white photo inkjet paper has a smooth surface, with a pearl finish. It excels with its very good print quality, perfectly suited for daily use. This paper is available at a weight of 310gsm. It is made from 100% alpha-cellulose, and is a bright white resin-coated pearlescent paper.
Hahnemühle Photo Gloss Baryta is perfectly suited for photo and poster printing, with the baryta coating giving the impression of a traditional silver halide photo paper. The smooth bright white paper with a high gloss finish produces quality, ensuring the best results for daily printing. This paper is available at a weight of 320gsm. It is made from 100% alpha-cellulose and is a glossy bright white paper.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag papers are also for photo application; however, they tend to have a softer finish than the shinier finish of the Hahnemühle Photo papers. They can give much greater depth and structure to the image as a consequence, whilst still maintaining the full utilisation of the intended colours.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag is one of the world’s most popular papers and the valued all-rounder for high-quality inkjet printing. The white cotton paper is very soft, with a lightly defined felt structure, lending each artwork depth. This paper produces outstanding prints that feature brilliant colours, deep blacks, striking contrasts and perfect reproduction of detail.
This paper is available at a weight of either 188gsm, 308gsm, or 500gsm. It is made out of 100% cotton, it is acid-free and is a white paper.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag Pearl is a pure cotton paper with no optical brighteners and is characterised by its warm shade of white. The delicately defined surface texture gives the paper a lovely soft feel. The pearl-gloss premium inkjet coating produces outstanding prints with exceptional reproduction of colour and detail, deep blacks and beautiful contrasts. This paper is available at a weight of 320gsm. It is made from 100% cotton, is acid-free and is a warm white paper.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag Metallic is a silvery-shimmering paper with a specially formulated coating on natural white cotton, without any optical brighteners. It still has the characteristic Photo Rag surface structure and sumptuous feel. The sophisticated silver metallic effect underscores the image and makes parts with metallic elements, reflections, ice and glass, architecture and landscape shots, as well as black and white photographs with high-contrast tones shine. This paper is available at a weight of 340gsm. It is made from 100% cotton, it is acid-free and is a natural white paper with a silvery effect.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag Satin has a delicate felt structure and a beautifully soft feel. In combination with the satin-gloss premium inkjet coating, it produces a sense of depth and along with colours and details, in particular, the depth of the black truly stands out. Photo Rag Satin is characterised by its very unique coating, the printed areas have a soft sheen, while the unprinted areas remain matt to beautifully accentuate brilliance. This paper is available at a weight of 310gsm. It is made from 100% cotton, it is acid-free and is a white paper.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth is another addition to the Photo Rag family. It is an especially smooth and silky soft paper with a very finely textured surface. The print results in an impressive reproduction of colour, detail and very deep blacks. Photo Rag Ultra Smooth is versatile and produces impressive results for FineArt photography as well as art reproductions. This paper is available at a weight of 305gsm. It is made from 100% cotton, is acid-free and is a discreet white paper.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta is a natural white paper and comes containing no optical brighteners. The surface texture has a delicate feel while the high-gloss premium inkjet coating, produces great colour and detail, deep blacks and perfect contrasts. The barium sulphate in the coating makes Photo Rag Baryta an ideal alternative to analogue baryta paper. The combination of the cotton paper and the high-gloss inkjet coating creates a sheen without glare. This paper is available at a weight of 315gsm. It is made from 100% cotton, is acid-free and despite being a white paper it does not contain any optical brighteners. There are also Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta postcards and photo cards available at a weight of 315gsm.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag Bright White is a bright white cotton art paper, with a lightly defined felt structure and characteristic soft Photo Rag feel. The bright white of the paper also creates particularly brilliant results for high-contrast images, due to the level of white on the paper. This paper is available at a weight of 310gsm. It is made from 100% cotton, is acid-free and is a bright white paper.
There are a few other Hahnemühle that didn’t fit into the previous categories. Nevertheless, they are some of Hahnemühle’s best and certainly most popular products.
Hahnemühle William Turner is a traditional mould-made watercolour paper, it is fine paper yet still has a pronounced tactile surface texture. This means the output on this paper has excellent depth and is reminiscent of genuine mould-made paper. The premium matt inkjet coating on white cotton results in great reproduction of colour and detail, impressive contrasts and deep blacks. This paper is available at a weight of 190gsm and 310gsm. It is made of 100% cotton, it is acid-free and despite being a white paper it does not contain any optical brighteners.
Hahnemühle Platinum Rag is used for the specific method of Platinum printing, it is uncoated for this use, with a natural bright white tone to the paper; this gives a wide tonal range and very deep blacks. With a moderately smooth, slightly textured surface, it has an excellent print quality on both sides of the paper. This paper is available at a weight of 300gsm. It is made of 100% cotton, is acid-free and does not contain any alkaline buffering.
Hahnemühle Albrecht Dürer is a traditional mould-made art paper refined with a matte inkjet coating for FineArt applications. This classic white watercolour paper adds an artistic touch to art reproductions in particular boasting vivid colours, deep black and optimum reproduction of detail. This paper is available at a weight of 210gsm. It is made from, 50% cotton, and 50% alpha-cellulose, it is acid-free and despite being a white paper it does not contain any optical brighteners.
Hahnemühle Baryta FB is a heavy minimally textured paper boasting a high degree of whiteness and an extremely smooth surface. This is from a high-gloss premium inkjet coating, which produces excellent print results; black has impressive depth, colours are brilliantly reflected, and details and contrasts are perfectly reproduced. The barium sulphate in the coating gives the paper the feel of a traditional analogue baryta paper. This paper is available at a weight of 350gsm. It is made from 100% alpha-cellulose, it is acid-free and is a bright white paper.
Hahnemühle Torchon is a bright white art paper with a tactile coarse feel, the unique surface structure blends with the images creating a real sense of depth. The premium matt inkjet coating allows for bright colours, perfect reproduction of detail and deep black, ideal for use in fine art. This paper is available at a weight of 285gsm. It is made from 100% alpha-cellulose, it is acid-free and is a bright white paper.
Hahnemühle Rice Paper is a white ultra-light, cellulose-based inkjet paper, its subtle laid lines and soft feel make this paper truly stand out. With a matt premium inkjet coating, the paper is capable of vivid colours, deep blacks and perfect reproduction of detail. This paper is available at a weight of 100gsm. It is made from 100% alpha-cellulose, is acid-free and despite being a white paper it does not contain any optical brighteners.
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