Black and White Prints

This question is likely off topic, but I'll pose nevertheless - hoping someone here may have insight, or may lead me to a more relevant discussion group. I am currently shooting lots of Tri-X in 35mm format. I like the tonality of this stock. However, when it comes to 16x20 enlargements, grain can be dispruptive to the viewing experience. I wonder, does Photoshop allow for what might be called "empty resolution?" That is, can some of the grain be digitally smoothed without losing the tonal qualities inherent in the stock? If so, does combining such a digital technique with an inkjet paper that fosters a small amount of "ink spread" make any sense whatsoever in the quest for increased smoothness? In general, I am not overly concernded with consequent loss of some fine detail. Maintaning tonality while increasing "smoothness" is the goal. Thanks for any comments. Bill Janis

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