Ilford Multigrade Art 300

[Roger Hicks]

For those still printing B+W on proper silver halide paper: a (belated) review of one of the best and most fascinating papers you can get.

Cheers,

R.

 

[John Bragg]

Thanks Roger. Finding the right paper is a huge deal in the whole workflow. Sadly I am limited to scanning and inkjet printing at present but even with these limitations, paper has a crucial effect on the outcome. I was a warmtone kind of guy and multigrade warmtone in Tetenal developer was my thing. It is a look that I try and replicate with inkjet and I have come close with Ilford Galerie Prestige Mono Silk. Seeing your review has made me nostalgic for setting up a darkroom again when circumstances permit.
Regards,
John.

 

[keechoon]

Nicely written Roger! I have been using quite a bit of it and the rugged look and sparkle makes the Art 300 stands out. Not to mention it dries flatter than other fiber based papers.

 

[Emile de Leon]

Thx Roger!

 

[Ko.Fe.]

Looks promising with MG and shorter washing times.

 

[Jake Mongey]

Any idea on how it responds to Selenium toning?

 

[Roger Hicks]

Any idea on how it responds to Selenium toning?

Dear Jake,

Frances says, "Very well, but keep wet time to the minimum possible." It is after all a 100% rag paper , so it soaks up water like a (very slow) sponge.

Hope this helps,

Cheers,

R.