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Jonny69 · Jul 18, 2012

I forgot to mention, I've heard bad things about using oil. It softens the leather too much and it stretches out of shape. And you get an oily bum. Stick with wax or saddle soap to be on the safe side.

GrumpyOldMan · Jul 19, 2012

GrumpyOldMan":2fr98asc said:
Johnsqual":2fr98asc said:

e.g neatsfoot oil (whatever that is).

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Neatsfoot oil is a by product of meat production so not suitable if you are a Vegetarian or Vegan.
Ian.

I realised that what I said was a bit daft. If you a Vegan or Vegetarian you probably wouldn't have a leather saddle to begin with.

Ian.

hamster · Jul 19, 2012

I've used dubbin over the years, then Proofide after getting a new Brooks. The Proofide seems to shine up a little better, but the dubbin worked fine at waterproofing (I also use it on all other leather topped saddles).

sisyphus · Jul 20, 2012

GrumpyOldMan":w2tntsi5 said:
GrumpyOldMan":w2tntsi5 said:

Johnsqual":w2tntsi5 said:

e.g neatsfoot oil (whatever that is).

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Neatsfoot oil is a by product of meat production so not suitable if you are a Vegetarian or Vegan.
Ian.

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I realised that what I said was a bit daft. If you a Vegan or Vegetarian you probably wouldn't have a leather saddle to begin with.

Ian.

I am a vegeterian with a Brooks saddle!! :shock: I just realised its ok as long as I don't eat it?

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