Digital BW, The Print

What a concept!  I'm an expert in nose grease!
David,
I find that a slight swipe on the side of my nose porduces a sheen on the
finger.  This sheen is usually enough to grease the surface of the neg.
The grease 'erases' the scratches.  Wonderful.  I move my finger in a
circular pattern on the STOCK SIDE of the negative.  You may remove the
grease afterward, with a soft cloth, to prevent it from picking up dust.
When I was in the darkroom, I found one nose provided enough grease for a
whole day's printing.  You won't hurt the negative by 'handling' the side
without the emulsion.
Bill





David Dyer-Bennet <dd-b@...> on 08/30/2001 12:42:19 PM

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"Shire,Stanley" <sshire@...> writes:

> Nose grease lives!
> I've used it forever. I do, however, clean the neg afterward. Not so
> much an archioval issue but rather to prevent dust from sticking to the
> "greased" area.

When I have tried this classic technique, I find the area filled with
particulate dirt afterwards; apparently my nose grease isn't clean
enough. What's the recommended application procedure; just wipe it on
with a finger? Or should something be done to remove excess after
application but before scanning/printing?
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