Ilford Galerie Prestige Gold Fibre Gloss A3+

Ilford Galerie Prestige Gold Fibre Gloss A3+: Print detailed fibre-based photographs

Glossy photo paper can make a strong image feel flat if its shadows, highlights and subtle tones don’t carry through to the print. Ilford Galerie Prestige Gold Fibre Gloss A3+ is a traditional fibre-based photo paper, supplied as 25 sheets measuring 329 x 483 mm. Its baryta-like surface and glossy finish bring a darkroom-paper character to large photographic prints, while the paper’s tonal range and colour reproduction support both monochrome and colour work. For black-and-white images, the smooth movement from deep shadow detail to bright areas is a key part of the result. Colour photographs benefit from the wide colour spectrum, and the stated high detail makes the paper relevant when small image elements need to remain clear on an A3+ print. The large sheet size also gives you space for a substantial finished image. It’s a specialist paper rather than a general-purpose office stock: the fibre base, glossy surface and pigment-ink specification are aimed at photographic printing. Use it for a monochrome exhibition print, a colour landscape or a carefully finished portfolio image. The pack contains 25 sheets, so you can produce a small, consistent set rather than relying on a single test print.

Highlights

• Traditional fibre base: The paper draws on the look and character associated with darkroom printing. That makes the material itself part of the presentation, rather than simply a surface for the image.
• Baryta-like medium: The baryta-style surface gives this paper its traditional photographic character. It’s a detail to consider when choosing paper for prints where the paper’s look matters alongside the image.
• Glossy finish: The smooth, reflective finish gives photographs a polished presentation. It’s the finish specified for this paper, so it’s especially relevant when you want a glossy print rather than a matte one.
• No optical brighteners: Ilford specifies that the paper contains no optical brighteners. This is a useful detail for printmakers selecting paper by its surface and material characteristics, not just its size.
• Broad tonal transitions: The paper is described as delivering a smooth passage between contrast, shadow detail and highlights. That tonal handling is particularly relevant to black-and-white photographs with important detail at both ends of the brightness range.
• High image coverage: Coverage is rated at more than 98%. That figure gives a concrete reference when assessing how fully the printed image covers the paper surface.
• For pigment ink: The stated ink type is pigment. This makes the ink specification clear when matching the paper to a pigment-ink photo-printing workflow.

What's Included

• Ilford Galerie Prestige Gold Fibre Gloss A3+ photo paper, 25 sheets

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Ilford
• Model: Galerie Prestige Gold Fibre Gloss A3+
• Type: Glossy fibre-based photo paper
• Paper size: 329 x 483 mm (A3+)
• Paper weight: 310 g/m²
• Finish: Glossy
• Medium type: Baryta-like
• Ink type: Pigment
• Coverage: More than 98%
• Optical brighteners: None
• Pack quantity: 25 sheets