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I don't think oil and wax will really make the dent less noticeable, in fact it could darken it.

^ win!

Durak can be played with two players:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durak

I like Sheepshead - I believe there are some variations for two players.

You need an upgraded Shogi set now

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In Chess, there's a Dutch series called the "Steps Method", which has been translated to many different languages

I ordered the first step - first time in a while I bought a physical book on Amazon, too bad there aren't Kindle versions.

I would be curious on how many medals you are able to obtain and if my guess was close

I think Champion Go would be a good choice, just using the local version. My guess is you would be able to win around 65% of the "medal challenge games" at 4 kyu, which gives you some room to grow.

The Graded Go Problems for Dan Players are excellent. I would estimate the ratings to be about 3 stones weaker than what the problems state - which is consistent with what I have found in playing at the Nihon Kiin (YMMV)

I think these qualify - I am using them with my kids now:

http://senseis.xmp.net/?GradedGoProblemsForBeginners

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These look pretty close to me, which is an (imported?) mulberry.

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I am thinking the first are actually a dark stained Kaya. They smell similar to the Kaya oil I bought - kinda band-aid/vegetabley.

Yeah, nice find. To be clear, there are two sets of bowls pictured - the material on the first two is what I am curious about.

You guys must get tired of these, but looking to move some equipment and had a few questions you guys might be able to help with. Perhaps others can reuse this thread down the line to post similar questions.

First, opinion on material? These are rather old.

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Kuroki Blossom grade 32 compared to Aoyama Moon grade 32, which for both companies is the middle grade, is 50.000 yen to ...

Here is another Tokyo-based shop, though they are sold out of the size you are looking for:

http://igo-shogi.game.coocan.jp/

I am planning on listing for sale a pair of ...