Ilford MULTIGRADE FB CLASSIC — Matt • 8×10″ • Fibre‑Base Variable Contrast B/W Photographic Paper
The Ilford MULTIGRADE FB CLASSIC Matt 8×10″ paper is a top‑tier fibre‑base option designed for serious darkroom printers seeking the ultimate in tone, depth and archival potential. Built on a double‑weight 255 g/m² baryta‑coated fibre‑base, this paper delivers rich blacks, a crisp tonal scale, and exceptional compatibility with toning and reduction processes. The matte surface offers a satin‑flat finish that minimises glare — perfect for gallery presentation, portfolio prints, or fine‑art B/W work. Being part of the MULTIGRADE system, it supports seven full contrast grades (using Ilford MULTIGRADE filters) to give you total control of your prints.
Whether you’re printing from large‑format negatives or doing archival fibre‑base work, this paper delivers excellence in darkroom handling and final output.
Key Features
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8×10″ sheet size (20.3×25.4 cm) — ideal for enlargements and display prints.
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Double‑weight fibre‑base: 255 g/m² — robust, high‑quality feel and performance.
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Variable contrast (MULTIGRADE) with full range of contrast grades (typically Grades 00‑5 or 00‑7 depending filter set) for full tonal flexibility.
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Neutral white base tint and neutral image tone — excellent for toning (selenium, sepia) and archivable output.
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Matte surface finish — minimal glare, excellent for display, framing, and fine‑art work.
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Designed for traditional darkroom enlargers and compatible with standard B/W darkroom chemistry and ILFORD’s optimum permanence wash sequence.