This 100-sheet pack of 8 x 10" Multigrade FB Classic Matte Variable Contrast Paper from Ilford is a baryta-coated fiber base paper designed for traditional black & white photo printing. This paper features a double weight of 255 gsm and a white base tint providing neutral colors. It utilizes a matte finish to dull possible reflections. Additionally, it is variable contrast paper with seven full grades of contrast available. These grades are accessible with the use of speed-matched filters.

Multigrade FB Classic is designed for use with all enlargers and is equally suitable for printing from conventional negatives and from XP2 Super negatives. Safelights are recommended to have dark orange, dark brown, or red filters and a 15 W bulb.

For Traditional Black & White Printing    Baryta-Coated Fiber Base    Matte Finish    Weight: 255 gsm    White Base Tint

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. what's the difference between semi-matt and pearl finishes?

A: Semi Matt is closer to a matt finish than it is to glossy (my observation/opinion). I have never seen pearl in a fiber base paper, only in RC, and that has a more radiant or iridescent look.

Q: 2. Is this paper good for hand coloring photos?

A: It is warm in color. It will accept hand color inks well yes.

Q: 3. Is anyone else getting a warm/pinkish hue to the final print with this paper? Trying to find out if it was my chemical process or the actual paper.

A: I've been using this paper exclusively now for two years and haven't had that problem. The only problem I've had is that it's prone to staining (bownish) around the edges of 8 x 10's or larger if I don't wash long enough

Q: 4. I have 3/4 of an 8x10 box left that I purchased 5 years ago an d has been stored at room temp. Do you think it's still good? I

A: Ilford Multigrade Art 300 Paper (8 x 10", 50 Sheets) might still be okay. But it can loose sensitively and can fog over time. The best is to try it and see the results.

Q: 5. If processed ta archival standards, is this paper as archival as Ilford's traditional baryta fiber based papers?

A: Yes this paper would be archival when processed and stored properly.

Q: 6. What about the paper expiry date?

A: Unfortunately, we do not have an expiration date for the FUJIFILM Fujicolor Crystal Archive Type II Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets). B&H buys and sells darkroom paper in bulk. In general, we regularly maintain fresh darkroom paper. All of our paper is at least 6 months from expiration (typically much longer). Anytime darkroom paper is less than 6 months from expiration, we sell it in a separate section and label it as "short-dated paper," and also price it with a slight discount (again, due to the volumes we sell, this rarely occurs). Unfortunately, we do not have access to our inventory to hand inspect the expiration date of any of our darkroom paper prior to purchase.

Q: 7. What developer for slightly warm print with no toning?

A: you can use this BH #ILWTD1L

Q: 8. Will awesome prints made with Ilford Art 300 paper still look awesome under frame glass?

A: Yes, if you get higher end glass with anti reflective coating.

Q: 9. what safelight does this paper require?

A: According to the data sheet included with the Foma FOMABROM FB Grade 3 B&W Paper, under the "Safelighting" section, it states color of safety illumination is yellow, yellow-green, amber or orange colors are recommended. Regarding its high sensitivity the processed material has to be exposed to such illumination only for the time necessary for its processing. Length of exposure and a distance of the processed material from the illumination source should be tested. If you are looking for an amber safelight, the Delta 1 Brightlab OC-Amber Jumbo Safelight (25 Watt), B&H # DESLJOC, would be recommended for your usage needs.

Q: 10. is this RA-4 negative paper?

A: FUJIFILM Fujicolor Crystal Archive Type II Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets) is for printing color negatives. The paper is designed to be processed with the Fujifilm Frontier 570 Minilab Machine, though it will also work with the Fujifilm Frontier 330, 340, 350, 355, 370, 375, 390, and 570 machines.