Looking for a TXP like film from J and C

[jd callow]

Good day all,
D F Cardwell has enlightened me on the virtues of TXP (the 320 iso Tri-x) for portraiture.

I'm in need of some for family and friend portraiture, but would also like to support J and C (I'll find a reason to shop Ilford next -- MG FB). John doesn't carry the 320 Tri-x. I was wondering if there is a film he does carry that has the same type of curve (long toe) or emphasis on highlights.

Speed is not critical and I do love grain. Consider me an idiot and be as pedantic as you like with any recommendations and explanations.

Hugs and kisses

jdc

 

[David A. Goldfarb]

Classic 400--it's very much like the old TXT, but the highlights are a bit more controllable. You can even use your development times for Tri-x as a starting point.

 

[jd callow]

David,
What speeds, times and dev do you use?

 

[Petzi]

If you want a TXP like film you have to buy TXP. TXT is not a portrait film. Only TXP is. On the other hand, you can use pretty much any film for portraits. But unless you buy the film in cartons, I don't see what the point of "buying the wrong film to support JandC" is.

Perhaps you could buy TXP elsewhere, and send a few bucks to JandC to support them? Or you pay JandC to get you some TXP?

 

[jd callow]

Yes I realize TXP is not TXT. The reason for the post is to find out if J and C carries a film which has similar characteristics to TXP. I am willing to compromise. I would think that J and C would benefit, however marginally, if I bought a box of 100 4x5 and some propaks of 120.

So the point is:
I wish to find the right film (a good portrait film like TXP) that I can purchase from J and C.

 

[David A. Goldfarb]

Well, anyone who shot Tri-X sheet film for portraits (like Avedon, Nicholas Nixon, and others) was using TXT for years before it was replaced by the new version of TXP.

Lately, for negs that are going to be enlarged (cold light), I shoot it at 160 and develop in ABC pyro 1+1+1+12, 8 min., 68 deg. F, agitate every 15 sec. You might find that too grainy, if you're shooting in medium format.

For speed, I rate it at 640 in Acufine, 6.5 min, agitating every 30 sec.

It can be processed in all the standard stuff.

 

[Gerald Koch]

There is no real substitute for TXP that I am aware of as it was designed for studio use for portraits. Several companies like B&H, Freestyle, and Adorama sell TXP on the web. The price is quite reasonable about $3 per roll.

TX and TXP are two entirely different films with different properties and intended purposes. Unfortunately, Kodak chose to give them similar names. TX is available in 35mm and 120 size while TXP is available in 120 and sheet film sizes. The difference between them will become apparant if you look at the characteristic curve for each film. Check the Kodak website. BTW, their website is still an excellent source of information of which more people should take advantage.

 

[David A. Goldfarb]

In case anyone is confused--before the current options, Kodak made three versions of Tri-X--TX, TXP, and TXT. TXT was the sheet film. It was replaced by TXP sheet film.