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Hi guys, just wanted to post this to share some info and a visual reference about walnut skin base colors for those new to the hobby or who are still learning

Base color is one of the many things to look at when evaluating walnuts. Many collectors associate darker or redder skin with greater maturity, higher density, and stronger long-term patina potential, which is why red skin tends to be highly sought after. However, base color should be viewed as just one characteristic among many that will determine the final patina.

Where base color is most useful is in understanding a walnut's starting appearance and potential color trajectory. Lighter-colored walnuts often show more dramatic visual color changes over time, while darker-colored walnuts may start with more developed pigmentation. When considered alongside things such as density, maturity, shell quality, and pore structure, it can help give a better idea of how a walnut's patina may develop over time.

Both of these walnuts have only been brushed to remove hoarfrost, and have not been handled otherwise.

Currently all my walnuts, they’re waiting here until their new storage dresser comes in

I only actively play the starry sky and the iron hammers at the moment, all the other ones are still being prepped and cleaned so I won’t handle them until this stage is done.

The types here are: dà cūjīn, starry sky, jìxiàn qībùgōu, white lion head, peach pit style palace lantern, nánjiāngshí, and iron hammers are in the black bag (currently resting)

About 2 months old now