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Ilford Multigrade Fiber Base Classic Photo Paper, 255g/m 2, 12x16", 50 Sheets, Glossy

SKU: ILMGFB1216CG MFR: 1172078
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Key Features

  • Achieve stunning black and white prints with this glossy Ilford photo paper, perfect for darkroom enthusiasts.
  • Enjoy a wide tonal range and exceptional archival quality with our 12x16" fiber base paper, ensuring lasting prints.
  • Easily control contrast with this variable grade enlarging paper, ideal for creative darkroom photography projects.
  • The 255g/m2 base weight of this classic photo paper provides a professional feel and robust handling in the darkroom.
  • Create beautiful, high-gloss prints with this fiber-based paper, offering rich blacks and brilliant highlights.
  • This 50-sheet pack of 12x16" Ilford Multigrade paper is great for both beginners and experienced photographers.
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2024-12-10T07:58:38

Rated 5 out of 5

On Time & in Good Condition

Arrive on time and was delivered in great condition.

ALBERT C.

2022-08-04T08:48:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Rinse and Repeat

Fantastic product. It is always reliable and my photos come out great!

CHRISTIAN G.

2021-11-29T08:32:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is the best price-value paper

Lovely paper for darkroom printing.

MAX W.

2021-09-22T18:18:59

Rated 5 out of 5

The Fine Print

I've been working and teaching with Ilford materials for many years. Great company, excellent products. You can get amazing results from Multigrade Classic. Beautiful tonal range, very responsive to exposure/development controls and toning. I use Multigrade Classic RC for contact prints, and the Fiber Base for both work prints and exhibition.

DANIEL W.

2020-12-01T14:51:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Real

It looked real and accepted all the photons I gave it

steve b.

2020-11-24T08:31:12

Rated 5 out of 5

love it

fantastic paper to print photographs. The tonal range is superb, true blacks, whites and all that is in between, with the weight and texture, result of beautiful prints

ACCOUNTS P.

2020-11-01T14:40:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Consistently good

Consistently good paper for my work.

Jane E.

2020-03-19T13:37:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Classic Black and White Prints, Get This Paper!

Makes Gorgeous Prints!!!

MARTIAL G.

2020-02-11T07:33:00

Rated 5 out of 5

An old standby in multigrade FB papers

I have been using this for years, after Kodak withdrew its Polymax Fine Art. They are similar, cold tone, and the Ilford responds identically to the Kodak graded filters. I only use fiber base and the glossy is just that. It’s an easy paper to love.

GLENN W.

2019-12-09T07:14:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Best overall paper available today

This is the go-to paper for me, and also for every photographer I know who works with traditional silver prints today. It's dependable. (I've worked with cheaper products from Eastern Europe that have had quality control issues.) It's fast, beautiful, tones well, and doesn't have too much dry-down. It's really the best paper out there for general darkroom printing on a fine-art level.

Paul J.

2019-06-10T09:02:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Im sticking to Ilford Neutral tone for my Fine Art Series

I am graduate student, and currently enlarging all my fine art series in Ilford neutral tone!, It is really versatile! The quality and the conservation of this paper is Fabulous!

Katherine B.

2019-05-07T16:05:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Ilford fiber paper

Very consistent paper Great paper

Dennis G.

2019-02-27T06:27:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Product. Love the Fiber!

Always great service and quick ship from Adorama!

JANINE W.

2019-02-05T15:29:11

Rated 5 out of 5

I am beyond satisfied with this product. No complaints. Just perfect

This product arrived early and in perfect condition.

Michael L.

2018-11-17T03:21:11

Rated 4 out of 5

ilford paper

Decent value.

Larry M.

2018-11-08T11:41:18

Rated 4 out of 5

Fast delivery and what I expected.

Good product. Just what I expected and got it on time.

Sandy T.

2018-10-25T14:12:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic!

Love this paper! It is my go to when working in the darkroom

Jessica P.

2018-10-21T20:55:08

Rated 4 out of 5

Paper quality

Overall this paper is excellent, but some of them had a small mark on them, you don’t notice until you start developing the print. But overall the paper is great!

Anna Z.

2018-10-15T09:43:40

Rated 5 out of 5

10/10 paps

would recommend, better photos than when using RC paper. Photo Prof recommended this paper to me

Moira L.

2018-10-03T15:08:17

Rated 3 out of 5

Ilford Multigrade FB Classic Enlarging Paper from Adorama.

This is possibly the best general purpose multigrade photographic paper ever made and my latest purchase of 250 sheet boxes from Adorama came at a price that other sellers could not match. Thank you Adorama. There is a hard-to-solve problem in shipping damage for this product. A 250 sheet box of photographic paper is heavy and very dense for its volume. This characteristic overwhelms the light weight air-filled packing used and the photographic paper boxes move about and become split while riding within an intact outer carton. Opening the shipment under photographic safe-light and repackaging the photographic paper into light proof boxes is a sensible precaution if damage is suspected. I will keep shopping with Adorama

SM-2207-3984 R.

2018-10-01T10:15:55

Rated 5 out of 5

My favorite neutral-tone paper

I love this stuff. Whites are bright, blacks are black, the surface looks great, it seems to be truly neutral (not cool or warm tone), and even the dreaded fiber curl behavior doesn't seem as bad as usual with double weight FB paper.

Andrew B.

2018-09-04T17:13:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Price / Fast / No Fuss

What more do you want? Best price. Quick shipping. No damage

FRANCIS F.

2018-05-15T18:54:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Ilford Classic FB

Good quality photo paper

NISSIM L.

2018-02-21T02:57:52

Rated 5 out of 5

My favorite paper

Exactly what I wanted. Shipped quickly and well packaged!

JUDSON S.

2018-02-15T08:28:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Ilford multigrade fiber 8x10 paper

I use the Ilford paper for all my exhibition work, and am completely satisfied with the results.

TOM H.

2017-08-22T10:27:29

Rated 5 out of 5

My standard paper

I have been using Ilford Multigrade Fiber for many years now. It has been my only paper since Agfa VC went off the market. It has the best contrast range of any paper I know, with deep blacks and clean sparkling whites, and is perfect for exhibition prints. Another plus is that it has short exposure times, and has always been very consistent. I am grateful to Ilford for continuing to supply such fine films and papers.

JAMES M.

2017-05-17T03:11:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

This paper is of excellent quality for black and white prints.

Diane V.

2017-04-20T12:07:16

Rated 4 out of 5

Paper your home with photos.

The product is fine and service is excellent, but given financial constraints, I do miss Adorama's paper, which was as good as Ilford's

Franklin M.

2017-03-25T05:59:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality every box

ilford paper has consistency of quality. The fiber paper has much better blacks than theRC paper . I like the warm tone paper too and there is not a big difference in color until you tone it

Eric S.

2017-03-14T14:30:39

Rated 5 out of 5

I preford Kodak paper over Ilford

I preford Kodak paper over Ilford but Kodak is no longer making b&w

jerry L.

Ilford Multigrade FB Classic Specifications

  • Process Type

    Black & white chemicals

  • Base Type

    Fiber

  • Coating

    Baryta

  • Contrast

    Variable grade

  • Base Weight

    Double: 255g/m2

  • Surface Finish

    Glossy

  • Safelight Recommendations

    15W bulb
    Dark orange, dark brown or red filter
    Cut-off greater than 580 nm

  • Package quantity

    50 Sheets

  • Paper Size

    12 x 16" / 30.48 x 40.64cm

  • UPC Code

    019498172076

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Ilford Multigrade Fiber Base Classic Photo Paper, 12x16", 50 Sheets, Glossy
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Size12" x 16"12" x 16"12" x 16"
Quantity50 Sheets50 Sheets50 Sheets
FinishGlossyGlossyGlossy
BaseFiberFiberFiber
ContrastVariableVariableVariable

About Ilford Multigrade FB Classic

FEATURED REVIEWS

Classic Black and White Prints, Get This Paper!

By MARTIAL G.

Makes Gorgeous Prints!!!

My standard paper

By JAMES M.

I have been using Ilford Multigrade Fiber for many years now. It has been my only paper since Agfa VC went off the market. It has the best contrast range of any paper I know, with deep blacks and clean sparkling whites, and is perfect for exhibition prints. Another plus is that it has short exposure times, and has always been very consistent. I am grateful to Ilford for continuing to supply such fine films and papers.

Find the perfect balance of quality and versatility with the Ilford Multigrade FB Classic Photo Paper. This premium, variable contrast, black and white photographic paper is the ideal choice for creative printers seeking neutral image color, exceptional clarity, and a responsive platform for toners.

Coated onto a 255g/m2 fiber base, the Multigrade FB Classic Photo Paper boasts a white base tint that enhances the richness of blacks in your prints. It delivers an excellent tonal rendition and overall print appearance, making it a standout in the Ilford photographic paper range.

This fast exposure darkroom paper is not only high-quality but also user-friendly. It has a short induction time of around 20 seconds for image appearance during processing, ensuring a more efficient workflow. The closer speed relationship between grades, more uniform grade separation, and sharp image production make it a reliable choice for all your photographic needs.

The Multigrade FB Classic Photo Paper is also designed with environmental considerations in mind. It offers a 50% reduction in wash times, helping you save on water without compromising on the quality of your prints.

This product is well-suited for toning applications, particularly on its glossy surface. It delivers seven full grades of contrast from grade 00 to grade 5 in half grade steps when used with Ilford Multigrade Filters.

Compatible with all types of darkroom enlargers and most safelights designed for black and white papers with a cut-off no lower than 580nm, this photo paper is a versatile addition to any darkroom. It is also fully compatible with the Ilford chemistry range and the Ilford optimum permanence wash sequence.

After washing and drying, the Multigrade FB Classic Photo Paper can be mounted using standard methods for fiber-based papers. Experience the superior quality and versatility of the Ilford Multigrade FB Classic Photo Paper, the perfect tool for bringing your black and white photography to life.

Ilford Multigrade FB Classic Features

  • Variable contrast black and white photographic paper
  • 255g/m2 fiber based paper
  • Improved maximum density (Dmax)
  • Faster speed (shorter exposure time)
  • Uniform grade separation
  • Glossy and Matt surfaces
  • Available in sheet or roll format

Key Features

  • Achieve stunning black and white prints with this glossy Ilford photo paper, perfect for darkroom enthusiasts.
  • Enjoy a wide tonal range and exceptional archival quality with our 12x16" fiber base paper, ensuring lasting prints.
  • Easily control contrast with this variable grade enlarging paper, ideal for creative darkroom photography projects.
  • The 255g/m2 base weight of this classic photo paper provides a professional feel and robust handling in the darkroom.
  • Create beautiful, high-gloss prints with this fiber-based paper, offering rich blacks and brilliant highlights.
  • This 50-sheet pack of 12x16" Ilford Multigrade paper is great for both beginners and experienced photographers.