Ilford Warmtone

[Hugh 38]

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This morning I went to the new Silverprint shop in London to get some B&W paper developer .

While looking round I came across Ilford Warmtone paper and chemicals , which I had not noticed before . Has anyone used it ? What is it lie ? Any good for particular subjects ?

 

Normally I use the Multigrade IV in gloss or pearl .

 

Any views or opinions ?

Thanks.

[aesop]

...being primarily an MGIV type like you, Hugh 38, I have little real-world experience with Warmtone paper and/or chemicals. I did however chance across this thread on another forum:

 

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-68406.html

 

Not entirely sure of the protocol re: the citing of threads from other fora on the LUF, but that notwithstanding, I hope you find the posts instructive.

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[Broadside]

I love warmtone prints. Back in the day I used to always use either Kodak Bromesko or, my favourite, Agfa Record-Rapid. Ilford Warmtone is a reasonable substitute for those long gone great papers. The images have a warm sepia-ish tone when

processed in warm-tone developer and can be used for all subjects. Since you are used to Multigrade IV why not give Warmtone a try.

I recently found an unopened box of Record-Rapid on the bay and can't wait to try it even though its years out of date. Just need some decent pictures.

[Hugh 38]

Thanks for the replies.

I think it is a case of giving it a try as s ugested. I have been given quite a bit of film , mainly Delta and T Max.