> I question what it really is...why can't I develop it in standard
> chemistry?
You *can* develop it in standard chemistry. Regular (i.e. Bostick &
Sullivan) ammonium citrate works fine. I have also used strait
potassium oxalate with this paper in order to lower it's inherent
contrast a bit.
I agree that if it works for someone, then use it! One certainly
has much more control and options with hand-coating, but to imply
that Palladio is inferior simply because it is machine made is
silly. Tell that to Frederick Evans!
-Kerik