I have only used this to test new lens so far more than anything else but the results have still been amazing. A film I'll 100% come back too to use properly

Due to the constant increase of film prices (I still remember when you could pick an Ilford film for £5) I started to use Kentmere films. I tend to use the 400 version a bit more because of its flexibility.
Never had a quality’s issue with them (I cannot say the same for Fomapan), they develop (with 510 Pyro) and scan perfectly well.
People say that grain is heavier compared to other 400 ASA film but it hasn’t been the case for me. As long as you expose and develop it correctly results are always good.
It’s a bit on the medium contrast side if shoot at 400 ASA and developed accordingly but it’s a plus for me. I have a nice, flat negative that I can edit as I like in post.

I think this might be my new go-to 35mm black 'n white film!
It's versatile with broad exposure latitude and wide tonal range. It's not too grainy. Big plus....it's a good price! Thank you Ilford! Take note Kodak!!

This is a great film that has a very nostalgic and vintage feel. This is a good all-rounder film that offers decent quality at an affordable price. Photos can be a little grainy but look good enough for the price. And, it's the cheapest film you can buy right now*. However, please bare in mind that as a true Black and White film it takes much longer to develop and is quite costly to do so. For example, Max Spielmann (a high street lab found within Tesco Stores) on average takes 2-3 weeks to develop this film at the cost of £12 per roll. Gulabi Lab based in Glasgow develops this film at the cost of £13 per roll but you also have to spend about £3 to send the film to them with Evri or Royal Mail. They do develop it much faster, within a few days, however. Analogue Wonderlab charge £16.

Therefore, while this film may seem affordable at face value, when accounting for development costs it actually does not work out to be the cheapest film you can shoot. Currently, that crown goes to Ilford XP2 Super.

*Kentmere 400 costs £4.75 - £6.19 per roll and £12 - £16 to develop and scan. (£16.75 - £22.19)
Ilford XP2 Super costs £8 - £10 per roll and £8 - £11 to develop. (£16 - £21)

Ilford XP2 can also be developed with c41 chemicals, making turnaround extremely fast (hours to days rather than weeks). So that's also something to bare in mind.

Review written on the 23rd of April, 2024. Prices may have changed since then.

Incredible quality for the cheap price