Ilford PQ Universal Developer 1L

The liquid concentrate mixes into working solution in seconds, no waiting for powder to fully dissolve. I’ve used it for a few printing sessions now and the slight contrast boost is exactly what my fiber paper needed.

I switched from powder developers to this liquid concentrate to save time, and so far I’m impressed with how consistent it keeps my fiber base prints toned. Made a fresh batch yesterday and the deep blacks it pulls from my paper are noticeably richer than before.

The concentrate mixes in under a minute, no sediment left behind, and one liter goes way further than I expected for paper development. My prints came out with that classic crisp, neutral-black look I was after, and the working solution keeps fine for a week in a stoppered bottle.