Re: [CR]Older Brooks Saddle conditioning

> Marty,
> as I've advised before (on Dec.24 see archives under "Brooks saddles"):
>
>
> "Richard,
> As I have advised before: http://www.leatherique.com
> As recommended by The Ferrari Club of America. "Rejuvenator Oil. It
> works.
> Used by me on my 67' Ferrari and Brooks that are old and too hard. Use
> sparingly."
> Use profide after as a sealer to keep out unwanted H2O that will dry out
> your saddle even more. Your just moisturizing the saddle and then sealing
> it in and the water out.
> enjoy,
> John T.Pergolizzi
> N.Y.C., New York
> But not for long.
>
> Snip:
> "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." >
>
> Richard Robinson
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <mmeison@scubadiving.com>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 1:38 PM
> Subject: [CR]Older Brooks Saddle conditioning
>
>
> > I just bought a Brooks Team Pro saddle which has been languishing
> > on a shelf for a while and appears a bit dried out.
> > What is the best method of conditioning the leather?
> > I have Proofide and follow Brooks' recommendations for my other
> > saddles but they didn't start out with Dry leather.
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Marty Eison
> > dallas, Texas