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Hot Water (125F/52C)
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750 ml
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Metol
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2.2 grams
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Sodium Sulfite (anhydrous)
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50 grams
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Hydroquinone
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11 grams
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Sodium Carbonate
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78 grams
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Potassium Bromide
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5.5 grams
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Glycin
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11 grams
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Water to make
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1 liter
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The prepared stock solution is clear but slightly colored. The coloration in this case does not indicate the developer has deteriorated or is unfit for use.
For film - dilute 1 part stock solution to 5 parts water. Develop at 72F for about 7-1/2 minutes.
For paper -
For use, dilute 1 part stock solution with 1 part water. Normal developing time at 70F (21C) for Brovira and Portrait Enlargins 2 to 6 minutes, for Indiatone, Convira and Porfessional Cyko 1.5 to 3 minutes. (Sadly, all of these papers are long gone.) Greater contrast can be obtained by using the developer stock solution full strength. Softer results can be obtained by dilution a 1 part stock solution with 2 parts water. Some folks suggest using at 72F as Glycin likes warmer temperatures.
Ansel Adams says to use full strength for maximum contrast. He calls it a brilliant, cool-toned developer.
He developed a variation for use with paper - omit the Hydroquinone and the bromide, and reduce the sulfite to 35 grams. Add bromide as needed to prevent fog. He says the formula gives a beautiful print color. If the contrast is too low, he says to add the following as needed-
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Water
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750 ml
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Sodium Sulfite (desiccated)
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25 grams
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Hydroquinone
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10 grams
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Water to make
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1 liter
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Adams says the Metol-Glycine combination gives a very fine neutral tone.