In addition to all the good points above...
In addition to all the good points above...
First off, once your eyes have become adapted to the low light levels in the darkroom, you should not use a super bright light to evaluate your fresh prints.
Ideally your prints should be evaluated under close to the same lighting conditions as they will be displayed - once your eyes have re-adapted. Either give your eyes a couple of minutes to get used to the inspection light, or put your inspection light on a dimmer, or both.
Second, "Dry-down". All prints will look brighter and contrastier when wet, and It varies from paper to paper (glossy RC paper is the least effected, matt fiber paper is the most - but all types are effected to some degree). Use a hair-drying gun to dry the surface of your test strips (while your eyes are re-adapting to normal light) before performing any critical evaluation.