Ilford Multigrade FB Classic, Enlrarging Paper 16x20", 50 Sheets, Glossy

Explore the exceptional ILFORD MULTIGRADE FB CLASSIC, a premium choice for photographers and creative printers who demand neutral image color, outstanding clarity, and a high degree of responsiveness to toners. This high-quality, variable contrast, black and white photographic paper is meticulously coated onto a robust 255g/m2 fibre base, ensuring both durability and a professional finish for your photographic works.The MULTIGRADE FB CLASSIC sets itself apart with its pristine white base tint, which serves as the foundation for prints that boast deep, rich blacks and superior tonal rendition, enhancing the overall visual appeal of your images. The glossy surface of this paper not only contributes to the striking appearance of the final print but also makes it particularly well-suited for toning applications, allowing for subtle contrast renderings as noted by our discerning users.This versatile enlarging paper is engineered for fast exposure in the darkroom, with a remarkably brief induction time of approximately 20 seconds for image appearance during processing. This feature, combined with a closer speed relationship between grades and more uniform grade separation, ensures sharp images and extended low contrast at soft filtrations. Furthermore, the MULTIGRADE FB CLASSIC boasts a 50% reduction in wash times, significantly conserving water without compromising the renowned handling and filtration qualities expected from ILFORD's traditional MULTIGRADE FB papers.Suitable for all types of darkroom enlargers, the MULTIGRADE FB CLASSIC is compatible with most safelights designed for black and white papers with a cutoff no lower than 580nm. It also seamlessly integrates with the ILFORD chemistry range and the ILFORD optimum permanence wash sequence, ensuring reliable and consistent results.When paired with ILFORD MULTIGRADE FILTERS, this enlarging paper is capable of delivering seven full grades of contrast, from grade 00 to grade 5 in half-grade steps, providing the user with unparalleled control over the final image's contrast. After the washing and drying process, prints can be mounted using standard methods for fibre-based papers, maintaining the high-quality, professional appearance that photographers seek.In summary, the ILFORD MULTIGRADE FB CLASSIC enlarging paper is a testament to ILFORD's commitment to excellence in the field of photography, offering a reliable, high-quality, and professional medium for photographers who value the art of traditional photographic printing.