I use the ILFORD Pearl(same at the epson Luster) finish & really like it... I still use the epson profiles & have had no problem with it... I do also have the smooth gloss & it's working great also, well if you like that finish, some of my clients do... I really like the epson paper & use for my own prints but when printing for clients I don't like the epson logo to be on the back... mainly because I had comments made about it & said ok I have to find a different route, people can be funny... LOL