need advice: warmtone developer for warmtone papers?

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I have been using standard paper developers like Ilford Multigrade and Aristra Premium Liquid Paper Developer with MGIV and Adorama RC papers. I want to try Ilford Warmtone RC papers for a change and for a slightly different look for some of my pictures that can benefit from a warmer tone. I am not interested in toning the prints.

My question is: Do I need to use the Ilford Warmtone developer to get the best out of this paper? Or can I keep using the other standard paper developers? What difference can I expect if I use the warm vs standard paper developers? Any relevant advice or suggestions on using the warmtone RC papers?
 
I mix my own ID-78 warm tone developer and I use it for all papers. I started to use it because it seems to keep very well in my Nova vertical slot system. I have used Ilford MG WT (FB) and I've found the warmth to be quite subtle which surprised me, but I like the effect. I have since heard that warm tone papers in general and perhaps Ilford WT in particular change during storage, becoming less warm. Since I live in Australia and buy my papers locally I suspect that the paper is on the shelf for longer than it would in other places. Just a guess. Sorry, I haven't tried the paper in a different developer.
 
Thanks for the info. I am ok with the subtle warm tones. What is an acceptable storage time for Ilford MG WT RC paper before they lose their warmth, can anybody guess?
 
I use regular liquid Ilford Multigrade developer with Ilford warmtone fiber based paper. Nice and subtle. I haven't noticed the paper losing warmth but it's never around much more than six months.
 
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