ID-11 alternative?

[Daniela]

Daniela, are there two packages inside, or is it just one lot of dry chemistry all mixed up?

I'm not asking because I'm thinking of purchasing, I'm just wondering.

Still two packages, like @brian steinberger said.

 

[miha]

And not a single sentence on how to prepare the working solution...

 

[Daniela]

And not a single sentence on how to prepare the working solution...

I know...it's annoying to not have the instructions on the package.
I have this page saved up on my computer, even though it's not updated either (look at those "see carton" instructions). Here's the pertinent info:

Preparing stock developer PERCEPTOL, ID-11 and MICROPHEN packs contain two parts, A and B, all are
prepared for use by using the same method. Always make up the developer stock solution to the volume stated
on the pack, do not attempt to prepare smaller solution quantities by using fractional parts of each powder,
however larger stock solution quantities can be prepared by using multiples of whole packs.

To prepare stock developer, dissolve the contents of part A (the smaller bag) in about three-quarters of the total
solution volume (see carton) of warm water at about 40ºC/104ºF. Stir until most of the part A powder has
dissolved, continue to stir while gradually adding the contents of Part B (the larger bag). Keep stirring until no
more powder dissolves. (NB it is normal for a few grains of powder to remain un-dissolved.) Add cold water to
make up to the final volume (see carton) and stir. Allow to cool to room temperature, nominally 20ºC/68ºF, the
developer is then ready to use.
Sometimes the white powders may contain some discoloured or darker particles. This is perfectly normal and
will not affect the final development.
As most water drawn from pressure mains is highly aerated, we advise that users draw off the water they need
and leave it to stand for a few minutes before using it to make up developers.

Preparing working strength developer solutions
These developers can either be used as the stock solutions or diluted further with water to make 1+1 or 1+3
solutions for “one-shot” processing.
Prepare 1+1 and 1+3 solutions from the stock solution directly before they are needed and stir them thoroughly
before use

 

[Agulliver]

All the instructions are online. This new packaging means it's cheaper to mail the powders out as there's no cardboard box. In this day and age I cannot imagine there are many people incapable of looking up the instructions online, assuming you don't have them imprinted in your brain after years of using the same developers. And if someone did buy from a brick and mortar store and needs instructions, the store will be able to look them up and even print them out.

A minor inconvenience and not worth making a fuss about...IMHO.

 

[miha]

There is certainly room on the packaging to include mixing instructions, at least.

 

[MattKing]

There is certainly room on the packaging to include mixing instructions, at least.

In how many languages?
The packaging will be designed to be used world-wide, and the various markets will expect different languages.

 

[miha]

Could be a simple picture, something like this:

or this

 

[Mick Fagan]

Brian, Daniela, thanks for the answer.