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Box of 100 sheets matte black and white photographic paper 5x7 inches

Ilford

Ilford Multigrade FB Classic 5x7" 100 Sheets Matte #1172203

SKU CH-R91K-63R50

Variable-contrast fibre-base paper with neutral tone, 255 g/m² weight, 100 sheets of 5x7" matte finish, 20-second induction time and 50% less washing

  • Premium fibre base ensures rich blacks and tonal depth
  • Variable contrast grades allow full creative control in the darkroom
  • Fast exposure speed with 20 second image appearance saves time
  • Reduced wash cycle cuts water use by 50 percent
  • 100 sheets of 5x7 inch matte paper ready for printing

Premium fibre-base enlarging paper

Ilford Multigrade FB Classic is a variable-contrast black-and-white photographic paper coated on a 255g/m2 fibre base. It delivers neutral image colour, rich blacks and excellent tonal rendition for creative darkroom printing. The matte surface suits toning applications and the paper is designed for fast exposure workflows.

Upgrades from resin-coated papers

The fibre base provides greater archival stability and a richer tonal range than resin-coated alternatives. The jump is worth it when you need maximum print longevity, deeper blacks and the ability to tone prints for creative effect. A short induction time of around 20 seconds and 50% reduction in wash times speed up the darkroom process.

Limited to optical enlarging workflows

This paper requires a traditional darkroom with safelight, chemical trays and an enlarger for exposure. It cannot be used with inkjet or laser printers and has no digital capture interface. Processing demands temperature-controlled chemicals and a wet workspace, making it unsuitable for hybrid or fully digital output chains.

Highlights

  • Premium fibre base ensures rich blacks and tonal depth
  • Variable contrast grades allow full creative control in the darkroom
  • Fast exposure speed with 20 second image appearance saves time
  • Reduced wash cycle cuts water use by 50 percent
  • 100 sheets of 5x7 inch matte paper ready for printing

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What darkroom equipment fits this 5x7 inch enlarging paper?

The 5x7 inch sheets fit standard 5x7 inch enlarger easels and processing trays sized for that format.

How is this fibre-based paper processed, and what step is often rushed?

Develop for about 20 seconds until the image appears, then fix and wash; the wash step is often cut short despite the 50% reduced wash time.

What replacement supplies will be needed after these 100 sheets are used?

Another pack of 100 sheets (product 1172203) plus fresh developer, stop bath, fixer and toner chemicals for continued printing.

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