The 16 x 20", 25-count Foma RETROBROM 152 FB Semi-Matte Paper 16x20 25 Sheetsfrom Foma RETROBROM 152 FB Semi-Matte Paper 16x20 25 Sheetsis a customized black-and-white paper featuring silver bromide iodide emulsion. It's made on a thick, double-weight fiber-based (FB) baryta paper base and offers a rich halftone scale. It can be used for exposure or developing. It has a fine-grain and warm green-brown tone, and the paper base is colored in a light green-yellow tint.

The mid-level optical sensitivity of this paper allows contact copying and even enlarging to big formats. The specific warm tone makes this paper suitable for retro-style images, especially portrait photos but also for still life, landscape, structure and detail, abstraction, and other applications. It's also suitable for lith printing. The paper is produced in the Sp contrast grade.

Silver Bromide Iodide Emulsion    Double-Weight Baryta Paper Base    Fine-Grain and Warm Green-Brown Tone    Mid-Level Optical Sensitivity

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this paper require all the extra filters?

A: Since it is a variable contrast paper, the best results would be achieved using variable contrast filters such as these: https://bhpho.to/3hToJ8K

Q: 2. If I were to use this in a pinhole camera what ISO setting would be appropriate?

A: When shooting pinhole, and using a light meter, set an ISO setting of 3-6. That will be a base.

Q: 3. What kind of Chemistry do I need with this paper for best results for Art Show?

A: Here is a link to Berggers document on this. https://bergger.com/media/wysiwyg/illustrations/Notice_Variable_CX.pdf. For the Developer the Bergger Warmtone Print Paper Developer (1L) linked here is suggested. https://bhpho.to/36LIrNi

Q: 4. Is this paper difficult to flatten after development? Can it be used with Ilford filters and developer?

A: Once dried, pressing them between 2 heavy books should take care of the curl for the most part.

Q: 5. I have old and recent b&w slides; anyone have experience printing with an enlarger on this paper? Pre-flash? General exposure length? Preferred developer? Thanks in advance!

A: As always, our wonderful customers are a great resource. Please look to the product reviews for the answers to your questions. Used with care, this paper produces great results.

Q: 6. Do you know the ISO of this paper ? I want to use it in a pinhole camera. Thank U!

A: Fomaspeed Variant 312 VC RC Paper (Matte, 5 x 7", 100 Sheets) exact ISO is not specified but in general matte RC paper have an ISO of about 25.

Q: 7. Is this available in luster?

A: Unfortunately, this paper is currently available only in glossy and emulsion-in.

Q: 8. This paper is 180gsm or 280 gsm?

A: The Fomatone MG Classic 131 VC FB Paper is 180 gsm.

Q: 9. How does this tone? Say selenium for tinting?

A: Toning of this paper is just a light touch of warm (I like very much). This is not Linda greenish like the package shows.

Q: 10. I am unfamiliar with the term emulsion IN (under Surface Finish). Can someone describe what that means, please?

A: Emulsion IN would refer to 24 x 66' and 50 x 50' rolls of this paper, which has the emulsion side of the paper rolled inward. Both rolled and sheet options come in a glossy finish.