Comments about Adorama Adorama Variable Grade, Black and White Fiber Base Photo Enlarging Paper, 11" x 14", 50 Sheets, Matte Surface.:

I'm very much an advanced photographer on a budget and so I gave Adorama's paper a shot being ~$1 per 11x14 sheet vs Ilford being ~$1.60 per 11x14 sheet. Bottom line, it is definitely comparable paper. Now there ARE differences vs Ilford's Multigrade FB.

One, the paper is the slightest bit thinner. Doesn't really matter to me, just as durable.
Two, it's a little faster - which could be a good thing depending on how you look at it.
Three, now this is labeled as Matte finish but tbh it's more of a Semi-Matte finish. Like the first reviewer touched upon.
Four, some of my photography colleagues think it drifts subtly towards a warmtone look. Not having too much experience with warmtone I can't confirm that myself.

Overall though, I love it and its value is a huge plus for me. Regardless of the visual nuances, my colleagues respect the paper. The only physical characteristic, its thinness, if youre going to mount your prints, noone's going to notice anyway!

Will definitely keep using Adorama's paper for the foreseeable future. Thanks.
-J

Comments about Adorama Adorama Variable Grade, Black and White Fiber Base Photo Enlarging Paper, 11" x 14", 50 Sheets, Matte Surface.:

Oh man, I had an assignment where our professor wanted 11x14 Fiber prints and I didnt want to shell out the money for Illford 50 pack, so I thought about it and decided to go with the Adorama to see whats all the hubub about. I got matte for that special solid look, but it turned about to have a very subtle finish, almost like a 20% satin surface. It didnt bother me, but it sure wasn't pure reflection-less/flat matte compared to illfords matte. but everything else about the paper was supreme. It printed at similar times to illford's, it renders nicely and it captures the whole grey range quite well. I would totally buy this again, can not beat the price!