This 10-sheet pack of 20 x 24" Multigrade FB Cooltone Variable Contrast Paper from Ilford is a baryta-coated fiber base paper with a glossy finish designed for traditional black & white photo printing. This paper features a double weight of 255 gsm and a cool white base tint providing a slightly cool image color. 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 Cooltone 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    Glossy Finish    Weight: 255 gsm    Cool White Base Tint

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this work in normal paper developers?

A: Yes, this paper is compatible with normal D-76 black and white paper developers.

Q: 2. Does the manufacturer has an ISO for this paper ?

A: The Technical Information data sheet for the Ilford Harman Direct Positive Fiber Based (FB) Paper sates the paper has a slow ISO speed (between ISO 1 - 3), enabling a good latitude of control.

Q: 3. How many sheets in a box?

A: This includes 25 sheets in the box.

Q: 4. Does Blue Sunprints Cyanotype Paper come in a 13x19 size?

A: Hi Juan,I have only ben able to find the pre-coated paper in traditional sizes - 8x10, 11x14, etc. You can however, get the liquid and coat various sizes of paper and other materials yourself. That works very well.Have fun, Keith

Q: 5. Can I use this paper for pinhole cameras without preflashing it ? How would be the results if not preflashed ?

A: Yes you can use this paper without a pre-flash with a pinhole camera, but it will be more contrasty due to the long exposure and relative slow ISO (I think around 7). You'll get more tonality with a pre-flash. One thing about this paper is YOU CANNOT handle it under amber safelight.

Q: 6. If loading in darkness, is there a notch like regular 4x5 for loading. If not, is there a way to tell?

A: There are no notches. This paper can be loaded with darkroom safely light or in complete darkness the glossy side up.

Q: 7. Can I use Ilford WASHAID to shorten the rinse time from 1 hour? I'm using Ilford DEV, STP, & FIX.. in trays

A: Yes, Wash Aid will help reduce wash time with the Harman Direct Positive paper.

Q: 8. Can this paper be toned?

A: Yes, you can use toner chemicals on fiber-based papers to produce a richer range of tones.

Q: 9. Are instructions included?

A: No, instructions are not included. I got instructions from my Photography professor.

Q: 10. what type of safe light do I need with direct positive paper?

A: Compatible with Ortho (deep red) safelights.