Paper similar to Kodak Polycontrast III RC?

davetravis · Jan 12, 2011

Hi all.
I'm finishing up the last of my much cherished PC III RC, and the only other paper I've tried is the Ilford MGIV RC, which I don't like as much.
Has anyone found one that most closely looks like the Kodak?
I print mostly TMX100 in Dektol 1:2, with no toning.
Thanks in advance.

Ian Grant · Jan 12, 2011

Ilford MGIV RC is a superb paper, maybe you just need to tweak your processing to get the best out of it.

Even Kodak employees thought Ilford's B&W papers were the best

Ian

Mark Crabtree · Jan 12, 2011

The Arista Edu (Foma) paper from Freestyle is very nice.

What didn't you like about the Ilford?

davetravis · Jan 12, 2011

Thanks Ian.
Mark, I like the Ilford, but for most of my photos the Kodak just looks better to me, with better tonal separations.

Christopher Walrath · Jan 12, 2011

Then try Oriental Seagull RC VC II. I think you'll like it.

davetravis · Jan 13, 2011

Thanks Christopher, will order some soon.

Jeff Kubach · Jan 13, 2011

Christopher Walrath said:
Then try Oriental Seagull RC VC II. I think you'll like it.

Good stuff, I recommeded also.

Jeff

ath · Jan 13, 2011

Try Agfa / Adox MCP.

Paper similar to Kodak Polycontrast III RC?

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