Response to Re XTOL dilution

I just finished printing some Delta 400 (35mm) negs developed in Xtol with no dilution,I usually dilute 1:1. I can affirm the previous posts re contrast, grain and shadow detail. All the negs developed at 1:1 usually require a 2 1/2 or 3 polymax filter (papers are polymax rc & fine art developed in Dektol 1:2). This batch of negs were printed through 1 1/2 & 2 filters (same papers), in addition the prints required more dodging and burning than usual (I could not visually see any difference in grain).My conclusion is, I prefer XTOL at the 1:1 dilution.

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