Thread: Changing Leather Characteristics?

I have some bridle leather and was wondering if anyone knew how to increase the draw or make the leather more supple. Certain oils/conditioners, methods of breaking it in, or even light sanding?

I have the same issue with the same type of strop, so I will be watching this one.

I don't think you can make Bridle Leather much on the supple side. It has certain innate characteristics. As far as draw goes you can play with that. A little Bick Conditioner will give you a bit more draw and a tad of Neatsfoot will do the same.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I don't think you can make Bridle Leather much on the supple side. It has certain innate characteristics. As far as draw goes you can play with that. A little Bick Conditioner will give you a bit more draw and a tad of Neatsfoot will do the same.

Thanks
I was considering using a little neatsfoot (have some already). Definitely not expecting it to feel like latigo or cordovan afterwards, but thought I might could change it a little.

As mentioned use a tad bit.

It is very easy to go overboard.

Err on the side of not enough.

I'm looking to go the other direction. Faster with less draw.