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Quicksilver is unique due to its use of the developing agent pyrazolidone-hydroquinone, allowing for precise control over print density, contrast, and color. It also provides a consistent neutral color from highlight to shadow.
No, Quicksilver does not contain metol, a common ingredient known to cause skin rashes. It's a safer choice for photographers.
Yes, with Quicksilver, you can control the overall print density through exposure and/or development.
Quicksilver offers a more neutral color for warm-tone papers than other developers.
No, while the overall print density increases with development, the contrast (the relative difference between highlight and shadow density) does not vary with Quicksilver.
Review Summary

Explore the world of black and white photography with the Quicksilver Black & White Print Paper Developer. This high-capacity, economical developer is designed to deliver neutral tones on your b&w prints, offering a unique and consistent aesthetic. Unlike other developers, Quicksilver is free from metol, a common ingredient known to cause skin rashes, making it a safer choice for photographers.
The secret behind Quicksilver's precision lies in its unique developing agent, pyrazolidone-hydroquinone. This powerful component allows for meticulous control over print density, contrast, and color, ensuring your prints come out exactly as you envision them.
Quicksilver stands out in the market by providing b&w print tones a distinctive neutral color. This color consistency is maintained from highlight to shadow, a feature that sets it apart from Dimezone solutions. Moreover, it remains constant regardless of the development time, unlike metol-hydroquinone solutions.
For those who prefer warm-tone papers, Quicksilver offers a more neutral color than other developers. It develops all image tones at a constant rate, meaning that while the overall print density increases with development, the contrast remains steady. This relative difference between highlight and shadow density does not vary, giving your prints a balanced and professional look.
With Quicksilver, you have the power to control the overall density through exposure and/or development. However, the color and contrast are determined solely by the type of paper and grade or filtration used. Experience the difference with Quicksilver Black & White Print Paper Developer, your partner in creating stunning, high-quality black and white prints.