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So that was just paper stuck to it not mold ? Looks like you saved it, yeah !!
No it was what in Spanish is known as salitre (I believe the English word for it is saltpeter). Saltpeter is corrosive but can be neutralized easily with an acidic solution (vinegar in this case).
Nice job. It's really inspiring to see what can be done with the right skills and a little patience.
Wow! You did a great job on it. It is almost resurrecting my Strop AD. :D
Amazing save Roberto. We are proud of you.......
Really dry leather will not take oil, you will ruin it with neatsfoot, soak it in water oil it then let it dry, the water will pull the oil through.