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Ilford MULTIGRADE RC DELUXE — Pearl • 8 × 10″ • B/W Variable-Contrast Photographic Paper

Original price $46.20 - Original price $46.20
Original price
$46.20
$46.20 - $46.20
Current price $46.20

The Ilford MULTIGRADE RC DELUXE Pearl 8 × 10″ sheets bring professional darkroom quality to large-format black & white printing. With a 5th-generation emulsion featuring deeper blacks, a slightly warmer base tint and improved mid-tone separation, this variable-contrast paper supports full control over contrast (grades 00-5). The resin-coated 190 gsm base ensures flat drying, fast turnaround and compatibility with toners. Its pearl / luster surface reduces glare while retaining depth and tonal richness — perfect for exhibition prints, portfolios or fine art darkroom work.


Key features (bullet list)

  • Sheet size: 8 × 10″ (20.3 × 25.4 cm) for larger prints. Variable-contrast (grades 00-5) multigrade system — one sheet supports full range of contrast control. 

  • Resin-coated (RC) base: fast processing, easy handling, flat results. 

  • Medium weight: 190 gsm paper for dependable feel and print stability. 

  • Pearl surface finish: subtle luster texture that reduces harsh reflections but keeps depth. 

  • Neutral base tint with warmer appearance than earlier generations — great for toning and rich blacks.

  • Compatible for traditional B/W darkroom printing from enlarger, suitable for toning (selenium, sepia) and both conventional and XP2 SUPER-type films. 


Technical specifications (table)

Spec Detail
Product name Ilford MULTIGRADE RC DELUXE Pearl — 8 × 10″ sheets
Sheet size 8 × 10″ (20.3 × 25.4 cm) 
Surface finish Pearl / “44M” code (pearl/luster) 
Base type Resin-coated (RC) black & white photographic enlarging paper 
Contrast control Variable-contrast (grades 00 to 5) using multigrade filters or equivalent emulsion response 
Base tint / image tone Neutral base tint; Gen-5 Deluxe offers slightly warmer base tint, improved blacks and smoother curve. 
Weight 190 gsm (medium weight) 
Pack sheet counts Available in 25, 50, 100 sheet packs (8 × 10″ versions) depending on seller. 
Recommended use Enlargements in darkroom, toning prints, educational labs, art portfolios.
Processing Standard black & white darkroom chemistry (RC workflow) — tray or processor.