Warmtone, cream base, non-matte, fiber-based papers. What are my choices?

[smieglitz]

It has been years since I have printed anything with an enlarging paper. Kodak Ektalure was my favorite paper and I'd like to match it's color and responsiveness to selenium toner with a current paper if I can. What's out there that is easy to obtain and might be around for awhile?

In order of what I want:

Fiber-based
Warmtone
Responds strongly to selenium toner (KRST) and split-tones well
Cream base
Surface similar to Kodak's G, Ilford Velvet Stipple, Luminos Charcoal R or Tapestry X, or glossy
Variable contrast
Widely available for the near future
Heavyweight

Joe

[df cardwell]

I think Dr. Who takes PayPal;
he can GET anything,
but shipping is erratic.

[TheFlyingCamera]

Foma makes a Chamois finish paper that is probably the closest thing to what you're looking for -

http://www.freestylephoto.biz/sc_sea...aper&rfnc=503&

[Ian Grant]

I'd suggest a good pot of English tea.

Sit ponder while it brews then dilute it well and stain the prints. Or find old stock Ilford Warmtone. Unfortunately the paper base is disappearing so you will have problems finding new products that match your criteria.

Ian

[Photo Engineer]

Or, coat your own on a paper of your choice.

PE

[Andrew Moxom]

Joe, The foma papers really are great options. Their MG 'classic' VC WT paper or #131 emulsion is what I use a lot of. It's glossy and tones extremely well in selenium for regular, or split toning work. I don't think you would be disappointed with it. It is amazing paper.

[Trevor Crone]

Has Andrew said the Foma range is worth looking at especially their new VC/FB 532 'Nature' listed as matt but has a lovely sheen more like Ilford's RC pearl surfaced papers.

There's a recent thread on this paper. http://www.apug.org/forums/forum172/...532-paper.html

[Gary Holliday]

Fomatone MG is your best bet, they have quite a few VC papers now..semi matt/ velvet/ gloss and the new 532 II finish which is unique.

Slavich Bromoportrait, I'm told, has a canvas texture. The Eastern European papers are the only 'different looking' papers out there.

[Philippe Grunchec]

Foma 132 (131 is white based).

[Aurelien]

I have used Foma 131 for someone who was looking for a warm paper, to replace the Agfa MCC111. Clearly, I enjoyed to work with this paper. I am not fond of warw tones usually, but this paper is very beautiful. Great response to selenium, like former Bergger Variable CB (or Forte polywarmtone). Well, these papers (132 is the same on a creamy base) are very good replacement for the disappeared references.