This has been my experience. I really like Ilford's WT paper, a lot, and Dektol is sort of a standard developer I've settled on. It does have a very definite but relatively subtle warmth. The Ilford WT developer is definitely more blatant but sometimes gives a greenish tinge, which I remove with either selenium or a diluted, short bath in sepia.Dektol doesn't give Ilford's Warmtone paper a whole lot of warmth. Its definitely warmer than neutral, but the warmth is subtle. I have acquired the Bergger warmtone developer and will try it with the Ilford paper soon.
This has been my experience. I really like Ilford's WT paper, a lot, and Dektol is sort of a standard developer I've settled on. It does have a very definite but relatively subtle warmth. The Ilford WT developer is definitely more blatant but sometimes gives a greenish tinge, which I remove with either selenium or a diluted, short bath in sepia.
I usually print on MCC110 fiber paper. I got my hands on a cheap box of Ilford warmtone fiber paper.
It was close to expiration and the store had it on sale 50% off. Expires in June 2018.
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They do have an expiration date and so do all other papers. It’s just an emulsion like film. It doesn’t stay fresh forever.
Thanks for the hint! I'd love to try it.I've found the Bergger Warmtone developer is the best of all I've tried, delivering excellent (though still relatively subtle) warm images.
You know what, you’re right. I just checked the box I bought. The store labeled it as expiring this summer. Based on what i don’t know. It was a handwritten sticker on the box. Nothing manufacturer labeled. Interesting. Never really noticed that. Always just assumed it’s the same as film.I understand your points ericdan, but like pentaxuser I have never seen an expiry date on any of Ilford's paper boxes...?
I do understand that the date of manufacture can be checked somewhere on the internet (??) but that's a slightly different approach / question.
Terry S
Does the wraparound label indicate that it is a product of Ilford Imaging Ltd., or does it say Harman Technology Ltd.?I got my hands on a cheap box of Ilford warmtone fiber paper.
It says made by Harman TechnologyDoes the wraparound label indicate that it is a product of Ilford Imaging Ltd., or does it say Harman Technology Ltd.?
Good, because if it said Ilford Imaging it would be quite old.It says made by Harman Technology
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