Developing TMAX 100

I am returning to the darkroom after a year off. I am shooting TMAX 100 120 format and am looking for developing suggestions. In the past I have processed my film with Kodak Microdol and print with a condenser enlarger.

My reason for doing so was for the advertised detail and fine grain that Microdol would provide. On second thought should I stay with TMAX developer since presumably the film and liquid were developed to work together.

So, three questions: 1) For those that use TMAX 100 and TMAX developer, plus a condenser enlarger what are your preferred processing times and temperatures.

2) Does anyone prefer alternate developers, and for what purpose ?

3) The "Photographers Formulary" in Montana packages alternate developers for TMAX films. Has anyone used these ?

Thanks for your help, Grant

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