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I’m pretty new to wenwan and hoping to learn more about brushing.

Right now I have a pair of deep-ridged walnuts. The raised areas that come into contact with my hands are starting to get shiny, but the deeper grooves are still pretty dull since they don’t get much friction. From what I understand, brushing is supposed to help even this out and polish the areas your hands can’t reach.

I’m currently using a boar-hair brush, but I’m wondering if it might be too soft to actually polish the grooves effectively. Is boar hair enough and I just need to give it more time, or should I be using a stiffer brush?

I also bought a nylon brush that was advertised as a “Nylon Stripper & Grout Brush.” Would nylon be safe to use on wenwan walnuts, or is there a risk that a brush like that could scratch or damage the surface?

Also, is there any point in brushing before you’ve played with the walnuts that session? If there aren’t really any oils from your hands to spread around yet, does brushing still help with polishing or developing the surface?

Hi everyone,

I have a visitor coming to Philadelphia who is especially interested in seeing and learning more about Amish/Plain community life. We do not have a car, so we would be limited to Amtrak/SEPTA/public transit, and possibly Uber once we get there.

I know Lancaster is the obvious option, but I am wondering if taking Amtrak to Lancaster for a day trip is actually the best choice for this. Would downtown Lancaster or the area near the Amtrak station have enough Amish-related things to see, or is most of that farther out in places like Bird-in-Hand, Intercourse, Ronks, etc.?

A few specific questions:

Are there any Amtrak or SEPTA stops that would be more appropriate than Lancaster if our main goal is to see Amish-related sites?

Would we likely see horse-and-buggies if we just took Amtrak to Lancaster, or would we need to go farther out?

Is Lancaster set up for visitors who want to learn about Amish life without a car?

Are there museums, tours, markets, or cultural sites that are accessible without driving?

How far are places like Shady Maple from the Lancaster Amtrak station, and is it realistic to get there without a car?

Hi everyone,

I have a visitor coming to Philadelphia who is especially interested in seeing and learning more about Amish/Plain community life. We do not have a car, so we would be limited to Amtrak/SEPTA/public transit, and possibly Uber once we get there.

I know Lancaster is the obvious option, but I am wondering if taking Amtrak to Lancaster for a day trip is actually the best choice for this. Would downtown Lancaster or the area near the Amtrak station have enough Amish-related things to see, or is most of that farther out in places like Bird-in-Hand, Intercourse, Ronks, etc.?

A few specific questions:

Are there any Amtrak or SEPTA stops that would be more appropriate than Lancaster if our main goal is to see Amish-related sites?

Would we likely see horse-and-buggies if we just took Amtrak to Lancaster, or would we need to go farther out?

Is Lancaster set up for visitors who want to learn about Amish life without a car?

Are there museums, tours, markets, or cultural sites that are accessible without driving?

How far are places like Shady Maple from the Lancaster Amtrak station, and is it realistic to get there without a car?

Any suggestions for a respectful, car-free day trip itinerary would be really appreciated. Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I have a visitor coming to Philadelphia who is especially interested in seeing and learning more about Amish community life. We do not have a car, so we would be limited to Amtrak/SEPTA/public transit, and possibly Uber once we get there.

I know Lancaster is the obvious option, but I am wondering if taking Amtrak to Lancaster for a day trip is actually the best choice for this. Would downtown Lancaster or the area near the Amtrak station have enough Amish-related things to see, or is most of that farther out in places like Bird-in-Hand, Intercourse, Ronks, etc.? Is there any other destination or train stops that would be better?

A few specific questions:

Are there any Amtrak or SEPTA stops that would be more appropriate than Lancaster if our main goal is to see Amish-related sites?

Would we likely see horse-and-buggies if we just took Amtrak to Lancaster, or would we need to go farther out?

Is Lancaster set up for visitors who want to learn about Amish life without a car?

Are there museums, tours, markets, or cultural sites that are accessible without driving?

How far are places like Shady Maple from the Lancaster Amtrak station, and is it realistic to get there without a car