Chemical/Paper brand question

[corianne]

(hi, i'm new)
I have a question: When developing B & W paper, can it be done with a different brand of chemicals? For example: I recently acquired a pack of Ilford FB paper, but I have all Kodak chemicals.
It's the same chemicals with a different name, right?
I'd rather know before I use it and screw up all the prints.
Thanks!!

 

[oriecat]

You can use different brands of paper and chemicals, no problem. You can mix and match chemicals. I use Kodak stop, Ilford fixer, kodak hypoclear, generic like developer... usually Ilford paper, some Kodak lately tho... it's all good,

 

[oriecat]

PS Welcome!

 

[aggiezach]

Welcome to the forum, I too mix chemicals. its all about finding what you like. Don't be afraid to experiment! Have fun!

 

[corianne]

Thanks.
I thought that it didn't matter, but i had to make sure. Thanks for the info!