Arista is probably worse. The cracking problem is allegedly (informed rumor-wise) due to the master roll getting cut before the coated emulsion has sufficiently cured to avoid brittleness. I suspect that the big bulk order of Arista is cut first, in order to quickly recoup coating expense, and then afterwards, the Foma labeled boxes, which fetch a higher profit margin. What contact printers might easily get away with in terms of zits and hairline cracks on this film are likely to be unforgivable to someone who mostly enlarges their negatives, like me.
