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Ilford MULTIGRADE RC DELUXE — Pearl • 5 × 7" • B/W Variable-Contrast Photographic Paper

Ilford MULTIGRADE RC DELUXE — Pearl • 5 × 7" • B/W Variable-Contrast Photographic Paper

by Legacy Photo Lab of Dallas
$28.00 - $28.00
$28.00
$28.00 - $28.00
$28.00

ILFORD MULTIGRADE RC DELUXE (Pearl) is the 5th-generation variable-contrast resin-coated black & white paper from ILFORD. It delivers an extended tonal range, deeper blacks and a slightly warmer base tint compared with earlier Multigrade generations — giving excellent midtones, highlight detail and superb results for silver-based darkroom printing and toning workflows. Available in pearl (subtle luster), satin and glossy finishes, this 190 gsm RC paper is a reliable choice for students, hobbyists and pro printers.

Key features (bullets — use in Shopify bullet list / POS)

  • 5 × 7" sheets (also available in other sheet sizes and rolls).

  • Variable-contrast multigrade paper — grades 00–5 for flexible contrast control.

  • Resin-coated (RC) construction for fast processing and easy handling.

  • Deluxe / Gen-5 emulsion: improved blacks, warmer base tint and smoother sensometric response.

  • Pearl (pearl/luster) surface: subtle textured finish with reduced glare — excellent for display prints.

  • Medium weight: 190 g/m² — sturdy sheets that process and dry flat.

  • Excellent for traditional darkroom prints, hand-toning and selenium/sepia toning.

Technical specifications (table — copy into Shopify specs section)

Spec Detail
Product name ILFORD MULTIGRADE RC DELUXE — Pearl
Format / Size 5 × 7 inches (sheet). Also sold in other sheet sizes and rolls.
Surface finish Pearl (subtle luster).
Type Variable contrast (Multigrade) black & white photo paper, resin-coated (RC).
Contrast range Variable grades 00 → 5 (multigrade control with filtration).
Base tint / Image tone Neutral base tint; Gen-5 Deluxe shows slightly warmer base tint and improved blacks vs previous generations.
Weight 190 g/m² (medium weight).
Processing RA-4 / standard RC black-and-white chemistry — fast processing (RC workflow). See Ilford technical sheet for times & safelights.
Typical pack sizes Commonly sold in 25, 100 and 250 sheet packs (availability varies by dealer).
Recommended uses Darkroom contact/enlarger printing, exhibition prints, toning (selenium/sepia), student and pro printing.