This is a quick one. I've only ever used hardening fix for my negatives. I'm interested in using some lead retouching techniques on negatives that I use in my paper neg process. Is it true that hardening fix is what causes the base side of the negative to become slick (toothless) and unable to take lead? Will using a non-hardening fix leave a rougher tooth on the base side of negatives that will allow it to take lead for retouching? Thank you for your help.
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