This paper is archival with a nice smooth surface. Sharpness, contrast and saturation are excellent! Compared to other papers I have used from Canon, Hahnemuhle and Canson this paper holds up to them with no problem. It has a nice warmth that I use for portraits and black and white. The price on this paper for the quality you get out of it is truly remarkable. The 280 weight is perfect to work with. YOU WILL LOVE THIS PAPER!!