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Box of 25 sheets 8x10 inch pearl finish B&W enlarging paper

Ilford

Ilford Multigrade RC Warmtone VC B&W Enlarging Paper 8x10in 25 Sheets Pearl

SKU CH-1Q0Q-2S9CE

Variable-contrast black-and-white enlarging paper with a warm image tone on a warm white base, pearl surface, 190 g/m² resin-coated base, 25 sheets of 8x10 in

  • Warm black image tone on warm white base for rich nuanced prints
  • Variable contrast paper compatible with all Multigrade filters and equipment
  • Works with conventional B&W negatives and XP2 Super negatives
  • Durable 190 g/m2 resin-coated base ensures longevity and resilience
  • Pearl 44M surface adds subtle texture enhancing depth and detail

Professional Darkroom Paper

Ilford Multigrade RC Warmtone VC is a variable-contrast black-and-white enlarging paper designed for photographers who produce their own prints in a traditional darkroom. The warm black image tone on a warm white base suits portrait and fine-art work where a classic, rich tonality is preferred. Each pack contains 25 sheets cut to 8x10 inches for standard enlargement sizes.

Pearl Surface Benefits

The 44M pearl finish adds a subtle texture that reduces glare while preserving highlight detail and shadow depth. This surface choice also resists fingerprints better than high-gloss alternatives, making finished prints easier to handle and display. The resin-coated 190g/m2 base ensures rapid processing, wash and dry times without sacrificing dimensional stability.

Darkroom Workflow Limits

Results depend entirely on the enlarger, lens, chemistry and safelight conditions you already use; the paper itself does not compensate for exposure or development errors. Variable contrast requires a full set of Multigrade filters to access the complete grade range, so printers without that filter set cannot exploit the paper’s flexibility. Conventional black-and-white negatives and XP2 Super negatives are supported, but colour negatives or digital files cannot be printed directly on this material.

Highlights

  • Warm black image tone on warm white base for rich nuanced prints
  • Variable contrast paper compatible with all Multigrade filters and equipment
  • Works with conventional B&W negatives and XP2 Super negatives
  • Durable 190 g/m2 resin-coated base ensures longevity and resilience
  • Pearl 44M surface adds subtle texture enhancing depth and detail

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How should the 190g/m2 resin-coated base be stored to avoid deterioration?

Keep the paper in its light-tight box at stable room temperature and humidity; the resin coating resists moisture but prolonged heat or damp can still cause fogging or base curl.

What contrast range can the variable contrast emulsion reach with Multigrade filters?

The VC coating responds to the full Ilford Multigrade filter set, typically delivering grades 00 to 5, so the hardest filter you own sets the maximum contrast.

Does the pearl surface stay cooler under an enlarger lamp than a glossy surface?

Surface finish does not change heat absorption; both pearl and glossy bases warm at the same rate under the same lamp intensity.

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