Kentmere stock may not be the most exciting but it is excellent value for a good quality, flexible and reliable image.
It has a good latitude, reasonably fine grain and it can be pushed for extra grit and contrast.
It makes a great film for beginners wanting to buy some thing affordable while they find their feet or for testing a new (or new old) camera, or a new technique. The fact the film delivers consistent results makes it a good baseline for exploring other factors.
It is also a good affordable film for travel or street photography where you might want to feel more relaxed about the cost per shot.

This is the first time I have used B&W film since 1968 and I was delighted with the results.

I bought this film for the first use of a Kodak Ektar while trying out two unused (first) film cameras, so didn't expect much.

It's a really good film so deserves it's reputation since it managed to take some ok photos from a first timer :)

Combined with all the great facilities that AW offer, the Kentemere range is absolutely awesome value & especially the 100 ISO 35mm i have just used and received my scans for - perfection!
Since starting back out with my 35mm Olympus, this roll and the services of AW has given me the sincere confidence to start shooting again!

Great looking film for the price.