Digital BW, The Print

Hello All,

I recently bought a 6 x 9 camera and a Polaroid SprintScan 120 
scanner.  A majority of my previous experience has been 35 mm + 
transparency film, scanned on Nikon LS 2000, convereted to b/w in 
PS.  I am interested in doing pure b/w work, with b/w film.  I am 
seeking recommendations for film, those that can be scanned well 
(read: minimal grain aliasing) with the SS 120.  I will probably 
continue to use color positives when the scene contrast is low, but 
for relatively high contrast, I would much prefer negative film.  Any 
film/exposure/processing help is greatly appreciated.

Regards.

Shilesh