Digital BW, The Print

The trick is to
> wipe it on so you don't get lap marks. 

I've never tried this but an idea came to mind - if you run a bead of 
your wax just outside the picture area on one of the dimensions, then 
use a squeegee like you would for removing excess water after a 
regular silver print has washed, to spread the wax evenly across the 
face ? Maybe that'd give you an even spread ?

But I'm curious, doesn't the wax leave a powdery residue when it 
dries or feel sticky to the touch ? Seems like it may degrade rather 
than enhance a print ? No ? Just a question really.
frank