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What's /p/'s favorite B&W paper?
I usually print on Ilford RC papers in the satin finish, but I went shopping last week and they were out of stock so I decided I'll try some Foma papers for a change.
The base feels a little bit cheaper, the Fomaspeed Variant in matte finish kind of resembles Ilford papers in the pearl finish, except they feel a little bit lighter and curl more after drying. The base is also very slightly colder. But there is really something about the tonality... I guess Ilford papers must have some almost ideal linear density curve, but the midtones on the Foma papers really do have this elusive film look in the midtones. They also respond nicely to toning.
