The fifth generation of our multigrade, resin-coated, variable contrast black and white photo paper. Ideal for beginners and advanced users. Ilford Multigrade RC Deluxe is the fifth generation of the world's most popular range of black and white photographic papers and uses the latest emulsion technology. This paper is the perfect choice for beginners, students, and darkroom professionals offering full tonal range and exceptional image quality across its wide contrast range of 00-5 degrees. It's now easier than ever to get stunning darkroom prints, whether you're new to the darkroom and creating prints straight from your negatives or a more experienced printer looking for complete creative control. Additionally, these papers offer excellent toning properties giving those who want to experiment or learn toning an alternative starting option to our fiber-based papers. Compared to Ilford Multigrade IV RC Deluxe: What you need to know Since launching the world's first variable contrast multigrade paper in 1940, Ilford has maintained a long and proud tradition of quality. Released 25 years after Generation 4, this fifth-generation role continues to build on the defining characteristics of its predecessors. Key Differences: Generation 5 has a slightly warmer base tint, better blacks for greater depth, improved mid-grade spacing, and a smoother sensor curve that provides more uniform contrast across the tonal range.