Formulary's FX-2 High Acutance Film Developer produces negatives with a high degree of sharpness and normal grain with the capability of interesting internal effects. Due to the greater definition obtainable with FX-2, grain is less apparent than with D-76. Compared with FX-1, FX-2 produces negatives with finer grain and less acutance, but both have distinctly different pleasing effects. FX-2 used as a stand developer for one hour produces the most interesting internal contrast effects of the FX developers.
Posted by Anna on 25th May 2024
This developer is amazing! I wasn't sure what "pleasing effects" meant at first, but try it and see. It really makes a difference. I think this produces my favorite grain pattern out of anything I have tried. FX-2 gives my B/W negatives just the pop I'm looking for.