First of all, thank you so so much for all of your posts, both in this thread, as well as others.
It has been suggested to me that I start off with a different film other than Fp4+ or HP5+. Tri-X has been the number 1 recommendation for my beginner status. Apparently, it will be forgiving, yet workable. As well, to use with HC-110 developer.
Totally different thread now, but I am going to look into that, as well.
Andy, I can't see any point in changing your thoughts on films to Tri-x. Screw that beginner status BS. I took up XTOL and HP5+ and am happy. I also like the ideal of supporting Ilford for films, as they seem more commited to B&W than Kodak. I took up XTOL primarily because of what I read about it regardless of failure. (It's easy to check) I also like it's low toxcity. FP4+ and Xtol is suppose to be a very good combination suggested in the Film Developing Cookbook.
P.S. You may want to try some Polaroid Type 55 Pos/Neg film; I find it quite remarkable for contrast range and you don't have any developing to do except washing the film.
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