In a message dated 12/27/03 7:30:22 AM Pacific Standard Time,
vintagespoke@earthlink.net writes:
> Question about Brooks saddles - I have a B17 Champion Narrow, with chrome
> rails, marked 79 and made of leather that's twice as thick as all other
> Brook saddles I have seen in the past. It appears to have had little to no use
> and is hard as a rock. The leather is in good shape (no cracking), but it
> seams impossible to make any softer. I 've tried Brooks Proofide several times
> but have had little results. Any advice at making this saddle/leather
> softer. Home remedies?
>
You have to do a little judicious tapping with a hammer to stretch the
leather a bit.
Stevan Thomas
Alameda. CA