PAPER FOCUS - Hahnemühle Photo Rag Metallic

Some images demand a stage as luminous as the stories they tell. For those moments, paper is not simply a surface but a partner in performance. Hahnemühle

Photo Rag Metallic offers exactly that, an extraordinary blend of fine cotton tradition with a pearlescent coating that transforms light itself into part of the print.

The paper’s smooth 100% cotton base provides stability and depth, while its metallic finish adds a shimmering dimension that shifts with every angle of view. Highlights

gleam, midtones glow, and shadows deepen into a rich, velvety black. The result is a surface that feels alive, reflecting not only the subject but also the light and space around it.

Photo Rag Metallic is particularly suited for images with contrast, sparkle, or drama—photographs that thrive on energy, texture, or atmosphere. Color prints ignite with

vibrancy, as neon tones, sequins, or sunsets radiate with brilliance. Black & white images take on a sculptural quality, with luminous silvers and layered grays that

evoke the classic depth of darkroom printing elevated by a contemporary shine.

At 340gsm, the paper carries a reassuring weight, balancing elegance with durability. Archival, acid-free, and built for longevity, it ensures that the brilliance of each print will endure as a collector’s piece.

In the end, Photo Rag Metallic is more than a specialty surface, it is a conversation between image and light, object and observer. Bold, refined, and unforgettable, it’s a paper for photographs that refuse to be overlooked.

Luminous, bold, and dynamic.