Foma Fomapastel MG 171 Red Semi-Glossy 8 x 10in 10 Sheets

FOMA FOMAPASTEL MG Semi-Glossy Darkroom Paper

FOMA FOMAPASTEL MG is a unique variable contrast black and white photographic paper coated onto a coloured fibre-based baryta paper base. Designed for photographers, artists, and alternative process enthusiasts, it combines the rich tonal qualities of traditional silver gelatin printing with coloured paper bases that add a distinctive creative dimension to the final image. Available in six colours including cyan, magenta, yellow, red, green, and blue, FOMAPASTEL MG opens up exciting possibilities for expressive darkroom work.

Why We Like It

Most darkroom papers aim for neutrality, but FOMAPASTEL MG does the opposite. The coloured fibre base transforms familiar black and white images into something much more expressive, making it ideal for creative projects, exhibitions, experimental work, and alternative photographic processes. Whether you're producing vintage-inspired prints, photograms, chemigrams, or contemporary fine art photography, it offers a distinctive look that is difficult to replicate digitally.

Key Features

• Variable contrast black and white photographic paper
• Traditional double-weight fibre-based baryta paper
• Available in six coloured base options: cyan, magenta, yellow, red, green, and blue
• Contrast can be adjusted from extra soft to ultra hard using standard contrast filters
• Silver chlorobromide emulsion produces deep blacks and neutral image tones
• Semi-gloss (Natural Gloss) surface finish
• Suitable for enlarger printing and contact printing
• Works with traditional negatives and digital negatives
• Excellent for creative darkroom techniques including photograms and chemigrams
• Particularly effective for portraits, still life, landscape, abstract, and fine art photography

What's in the Box

• FOMA FOMAPASTEL MG Fibre-Based Variable Contrast Paper

Ideal For

• Fine art photographers
• Darkroom enthusiasts looking for creative alternatives
• Photographers producing exhibition and gallery prints
• Photogram and chemigram artists
• Alternative process and experimental photography
• Anyone seeking distinctive coloured-base silver gelatin prints