Ilford Multigrade Art 300 Paper (8 x 10", 50 Sheets)

you can use this BH #ILWTD1L

The quality of the paper is not affected by the glass but if you use common glass there will be reflective images interfering with you ability to view the porint.Use of non reflective glass is a must if you want high quality viewing under all light conditions

Suggest you develop an unexposed piece of the paper and see if it fogs at all. If not, it should be good to go. I have used 10 year old Ilford FB paper with good success. How it was stored matters, of course.

I just selenium toned a print of Art 300. About 3.5 minutes in 1:3 Ilford toner. It toned beautifully, and warmed the colors nicely, very even in all the tonal ranges. I will add that I have never looked at this paper and thought it was cool toned in any way. To my eye, this is a warm paper, even without toning. My 2¢

Yes, this paper is archival quality, as are all of Ilford's FB papers. However, this paper does require extra washing time to ensure that all fixer/hypo/toner is extracted.

Correct. It is a heavier than normal fiber paper that tends to move to the warmer side, responds well to different developing agents, tones well and dries relatively flat.Try a few sheets. You may like it. Great for portraits.

Are you sure the emulsion side was facing up? Also, we the developer fresh? Assume there was no red filter in place on the enlarger as well.

To some degree, but to make any fiber bond print truly archival, you need to use the recommended dilution and recommended time in the tray for the brand of rapid selenium toner you have.Use proper ventilation and gloves when handling selenium toner. It gives me migraines even with minimal dilution. Use a surgical mask over your nose and mouth particularly if you have asthma or are chemically sensitive. Art Paper is fun to use, but do watch your selenium timer closely! This paper will give purplish, chocolate brown to reddish shifts the longer you leave it in. Hope that helps.