Do you have a good paper cutter? If so you might be able to cut the 8x10 sheets down. I never tried it, but others have. And yes, TMax is a bit "contrasty". But, sometimes you get something that makes you say "Oh yeah". It's great in shots where you want to "pump it up" a little - just like Velvia can "pump up" a bland scene in color.
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