Response to Normal contrast with Lithfilm?

I have to ask. Why?
If you want normal contrast, then why not use a normal contrast copying film? Lith film is meant for photolithography applications, and its inherent contrast is designed to give maximum density or nothing. Why try to make it do something it's not designed for?
Rodinal is a high contrast developer anyway, and diluting it won't help. You want something like a Metol only developer. DK50 if memory serves me right, or Technidol, or one of the other bodges for Technical pan.

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