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from Clemson, SC on 1/19/2010
Comments about Ilford Ilford Multigrade IV FB Fiber Based VC Variable Contrast Doubleweight Black & White Enlarging Paper - 8x10" - 100 Sheets - Glossy Surface for printing from conventional negatives and from XP2 SUPER negatives:
This brand was suggested by a professor and since it works well, I have not had any thoughts about trying cheaper brands. It is consistent in its development manners.
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from NYC NY on 12/29/2008
Comments about Ilford Ilford Multigrade IV FB Fiber Based VC Variable Contrast Doubleweight Black & White Enlarging Paper - 8x10" - 100 Sheets - Glossy Surface for printing from conventional negatives and from XP2 SUPER negatives:
Wish there was a semi-gloss version that had the crispness but not quite as glossy... also double weight papers back in the day seemed more substantial and didn't curl or crease as easily when air drying prints by archival methods.
I do like the tonal range and brilliance of the paper.
from Peoria, IL on 2/12/2007
Comments about Ilford Ilford Multigrade IV FB Fiber Based VC Variable Contrast Doubleweight Black & White Enlarging Paper - 8x10" - 100 Sheets - Glossy Surface for printing from conventional negatives and from XP2 SUPER negatives:
I have used this product for 2 years at my community college. It has produced a nice tonal range for black and white prints. It requires 2 minutes development time versus RC paper, but the longevity of the print and the tonal range make up for it. This is moderately priced paper. I have not tried many others, but haven't heard of anything better either.
Some cons:
When the prints dry, they tend to curl up. If you dry them on screens, this is minimalized by keeping a screen on top. Once dry, it can be further flattened in a heavy book. If you have a dry mount press, then you're in even better shape!
from Port Monmouth, NJ on 2/7/2007
Comments about Ilford Ilford Multigrade IV FB Fiber Based VC Variable Contrast Doubleweight Black & White Enlarging Paper - 8x10" - 100 Sheets - Glossy Surface for printing from conventional negatives and from XP2 SUPER negatives:
I had to buy this paper for my photo class at school and was very happy with the quality. The only thing I thought could be better was the way it is packaged. It might be easier if the bag that the paper is in is a little smaller so it fits in the box a bit easier. Other than that, the paper itself is solid.
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from Worcester, MA on 2/5/2007
Comments about Ilford Ilford Multigrade IV FB Fiber Based VC Variable Contrast Doubleweight Black & White Enlarging Paper - 8x10" - 100 Sheets - Glossy Surface for printing from conventional negatives and from XP2 SUPER negatives:
I've been using this paper for 8 years. I occassionally compare it with other papers and always return to Ilford for quality and consistencly.