Topic: Seagull Monochrome paper specifically for color processing...unopened box...

[Diane Peterson]

a camera shop that I process black & white film for gave me a unopened box of this paper..It is about 6 years old but has been stored in their cool clean dry basement.. I am wondering if there is anyway I can process this with black and white paper chemicals..or if anyone has some great suggestions?..Box of 50 sheets , 11 x 14 inches..I want to be able to use this! It also says..BLACK matte on the label...

[Francois]

Does it say RA-4 somewhere on the package?

This paper most probably needs to be handled in full darkness.

[Diane Peterson]

Francoise, No, it doesn't say anything about RA-4...I will attach a quick digital image(hope thats ok)  this is the entire label..nothing anywhere else on the box..and it is sealed...

[LT]

I know it's bit of a slightly cold cliche on photo-forums, but did you try google? 

I did, and this was top o the list 

http://www.orientalphotousa.com/hyperseagull.htm

tells you all about it. Interesting looking stuff.

[Diane Peterson]

Thanks Leon, never quite sure how to address putting in a question to google..takes me a bit to realize.."oh, just type in the question and go from there"...Thank you again!

[LT]

it was my pleasure.

[Francois]

Like I thought... Kodak used to make a similar paper.
It is panchromatic, so no safelight is safe with this one.

When they say not to process in B&W chemicals, I think it either won't do anything or the image won't be stable. But if you plan on using it as a paper negative, it might just be what you're looking for. Here's what I found:
Standard RA4 color paper processed in B&W chems will give a low contrast
image. The chems should be in the area of 80 to 100 degrees F. The paper
will have to be handled in total darkness.

[Diane Peterson]

So Francois..does this mean I might use it as a paper negative but make my chemicals the afore mentioned temperatures but no light on what so ever? Am I understanding this correctly?

[LT]

You need to use Colour paper chemicals.

[Diane Peterson]

I see...well I have never attempted this so I will have to do some research! Thanks to both of you for all your information!