Re: [Leica] B&W paper

["Gerry Walden" <gerrywalden@cwcom.net>]

Agfa Neutol WA is available in powder or liquid form and is a warm action
(WA) developer.   An alternative well worth a try is Agfa Neutol NE which is
a cooler tone developer, and WA's sister.

Gerry


- ----- Original Message -----
From: D Khong <dkhong@pacific.net.sg>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>; <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: 12 April 2000 07:40
Subject: RE: [Leica] B&W paper


> Mueller, Rob wrote:
> >after having used forte fiber/dektol for one of my portfolios, I switched
to
> >a liquid Ilford (Universal developer for paper) developer, which opened
up
> >my shadows quite a bit more and reduced blocking in the highlights. It is
> >also really easy to mix as it comes in a 5Liter plastic pouch.
> >
> >ON a lark, I tried using Zonal Pro with the Forte fiber. The shadows
didn't
> >overdevelop, the highlights are more even (less burn in). less blocking
in
> >both directions. quite a nice developer but a bit pricy.
> >
> >any one else have any experience with this developer? has anyone else
> >noticed increased staining while using forte paper? (not from the
selenium
> >solution, but in the developer)
>
> Rob
>
> I suspect that you are still searching for the right brew. I graduated
from
> Ilford Universal to Agfa Neutol WA and never turned back.  What a
developer!
> Fast working....beautiful blacks....stunning highlights.....good shadow
> details.....long lasting...good keeping properties.....economical.  I
> highly recommend that you give it a try.
>
> Dan K.
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