Strings with scars

Sambient

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Are Aquilas the only white strings out there? I ask only because I few items I have came with strings that look and feel like Aquilas. And on some of these I'm noticing that the strings seem easily nicked, roughed up.
Are these strings that will need changing more frequently than my others? Should I keep the nails on my fretting hand shorter?
 
I have a set of aquilas for 13 months on a ukulele without any problems. Do you frett with the flesh or the nails?
 
I just started. Got my Mainland tenor a week ago. I already notice some evidence of abrasion on the strings, Aquila, at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd frets. Makes me wonder if the frets on this otherwise beautifully finished uke need to be dressed or buffed. I think Aquilas must be very soft compared with other strings.
 
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