Perfect. That's the best way to learn the technique.

I agree with Ilford BW films. Great tones and no grain as with silver halide.

It's been a while since I did darkroom work. I'm not up on the latest technology. I do have a photo quality printer. Maybe I'll try my hand again in BW. Thanks.

B&W is a lot of work to get the good results you want. There's determining the exposure of your negative onto the paper; burning in and dodging highlights and shadows, equipment, enlarger, chemicals and bottles, developing trays (at least 3) a print washer, timer, etc.
If you want to work at being creative, it's a fun medium.
I think most modern digital cameras can be set to shoot or provide B&W pics right in the camera. (I haven't tried that, yet) You can probably post process them in the computer, too.
You need to learn the 10 step grey scale, and how to manipulate that for the proper exposures of your prints. (Ansel Adams was a master with the grey scale).
You'll also need and absolutely light-tight working room, like a large closet or somewhere you can set up enlarger and trays, with a near by laundry sink. It must be absolutely light tight. Even the slightest hint of light can spoil film. You may use a safe light when printing, though.
I don't want to spoil your fun. I had a great time being creative in my darkroom, but it is WORK. Good luck.