Ilford Hi Crystaljet Luster RC A3+ 100V

Ilford Hi Crystaljet Luster RC A3+ 100V | A clear A3+ format for print planning

What sets this paper apart is the combination named right on the product: a Luster RC surface designation and an A3+ format. It’s photo paper from Ilford’s Hi Crystaljet range, suited to photographers and printmakers who already know they want those particular labels on the paper they’re choosing. Its clearest use is straightforward: selecting paper for prints planned in A3+ size, where the surface designation matters to your decision too. The title also includes “100V”; I’d keep that part of the name intact when identifying this exact product, rather than shortening it to “Ilford luster paper.” That’s an honest, practical distinction, especially if you’re comparing several paper names. The name gives you a specific format and surface designation to match against your print plan, without making a broader promise about how every image will look. If those are the terms you’re working to, this is a focused option to consider.

When choosing paper, start with the finished print you have in mind. Decide on the required print format first, then consider which surface label you want to work with. That keeps the decision tied to the job rather than to a broad claim about how paper should look. For a planned A3+ print, the format named here gives you a clear point of reference.

I’d also keep the full product name with your print notes. Paper names can be easy to mix up when you’re ordering again, and a short description like “luster paper” may not identify the exact product you meant. The “100V” ending is part of this product’s title, so include it when searching or asking us about this paper. It’s a small habit that can save confusion later.

Technical Specifications

• Brand and range: Ilford Hi Crystaljet
• Product type: Photo paper
• Surface designation: Luster RC
• Format: A3+
• Product title suffix: 100V