Dowdy old leather bags

[Tengu]

Got a couple of good leather handbags at the car boot, I haven't decided yet what to do with them. (turn into pouches? dismantle for the leather?)

But they are very dry.

Will saddlesoap do it or do I need to neatsfoot oil them first?

 

[Dave-the-rave]

Saddle soap is great for cleaning leather mate but for nourishment and rehydrating you want Leather food. There's plenty on Amazon to give you an idea. Search for ''Leather food''. I use this one on my bike leathers and it works great...http://www.amazon.co.uk/Leather-Hide-Food-Beelan-250g/dp/B004ZK487M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1379241175&sr=8-2&keywords=leather+food. There may well be better around but that's what I use without any problems.

 

[British Red]

Saddle soap is beeswax, lanolin and neatsfoot oil with soft soap

Leather food is beeswax and lanolin only

For dryness and stiffness, I would use straight neatsfood oil and then protect with a beeswax compound when soft

 

[Macaroon]

Exactly what BR says; but for best results apply the Neatsfoot to the flesh side of the leather, and not too much in one go - little and often is the way to go 'till supple. Make sure you use Neatsfoot OIL and not COMPOUND,
get it from a good saddlery or equine supplier...........................atb mac

 

[Tengu]

I have some...But its got a liner. Ill have a go and tell you what happened

 

[dwolfhunter]

Try Dr. Johnson's Hide Rejuvenator or Bicknell's Conditioner #4