Grade 2 paper contrast when Lith printing

[ericdan]

I have some Fortes grade 2 paper that I want to use for Lith printing.
My usual choice for Lith is Fomatone, a variable contrast paper.
Can I still get hard contrast with this grade 2 paper by varying exposure and development?

Thanks!

 

[Dali]

Of course. In lith process, contrast does not depend on paper grade but on dilution of the developer, its depletion, etc... In fact, high chance that your VC paper gives a grade 2 contrast without any filter.

 

[koraks]

Can I still get hard contrast with this grade 2 paper by varying exposure and development?

Yes. Short exposure, long development.

 

[ericdan]

True, true. With the variable grade paper I use unfiltered light which is supposed to be grade 2 equivalent.
thanks!
Just in the process of setting up my new darkroom. I’ll give it a try soon.