The key is contrast control, and that means someone who is good in a darkroom. Find a lab or person who will do custom B&W prints. XP-2 is a rather low contrast film. Use a low speed "traditional" B&W film like APX 25, Pan-F, TMAX 100, or Delta 100, in that order of preference. Tech-Pan can give better results but it's tricky to process.(posted 9810 days ago)