The 1/8 density provides less contrast and highlight reduction than the 1/4, while also allowing for a soft, pastel-like quality of light. Especially useful for smoothing out and softening facial wrinkles and other blemishes.

Creates a special atmosphere by softening excess sharpness and contrast, also generating a pearlescent halo around highlights. Lighter grades are useful in toning down the excessive sharpness and contrast of contemporary film and lens combinations. Great for scenics, maintains focus, and often used to mute colors for exquisite pastel tones.