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Forum: Monochrome printing techniques 16th November 2020, 06:25 PM
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Posted By John King
I also understand that when Ilford were in the...

I also understand that when Ilford were in the process of absorbing Kentmere into their empire, they were aghast at some of the practises used by Kentmere were using at their factory were at the time...
Forum: Monochrome printing techniques 16th November 2020, 01:58 PM
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Posted By John King
Well, I have just looked at the prints in...

Well, I have just looked at the prints in daylight and if colour/tone differences were tangible objects, I doubt if you could get a cigarette paper between MG5 and Kentmere Fineprint.

I wonder if...
Forum: Monochrome printing techniques 15th November 2020, 10:21 PM
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Posted By John King
Sorry, I stand corrected.

Sorry, I stand corrected.
Forum: Monochrome printing techniques 15th November 2020, 10:05 PM
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Posted By John King
Paper comparisons

I was unable to do the comparison with MG5 with MG Fibre but because I mistakenly thought I had some MG Fibre left, but I haven't. So I still did the test comparing MG5 and Kentmere Fineprint fibre...
Forum: Monochrome printing techniques 15th November 2020, 11:42 AM
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Posted By John King
Kentmere is a cooler tone paper than MG5. It is...

Kentmere is a cooler tone paper than MG5. It is not a warm tone paper but if actually feels better when handling it too. MG5 for me is a winner. (Mind you I still have 3/4 of a box of 50 MG4RC 12x16)...
Forum: Monochrome printing techniques 15th November 2020, 09:38 AM
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Posted By John King
Look at this link which shows how good Multigrde...

Look at this link which shows how good Multigrde 5 is compared to MG4

http://www.film-and-darkroom-user.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=13089
Forum: Monochrome printing techniques 15th November 2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 21
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Posted By John King
Fibre/Resin

There used to be a world of difference between the two. Fibre always won out in a straight contest, but with the advent of the new Multigrade V Resin coated earlier this year the gap has narrowed to...
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