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Baka Dasai
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I just bought a new Brooks B17 on impulse, but I have no Proofide, and can't buy it without getting
it shipped to Japan (very expensive).
From a quick bit of googling I find that Brooks recommends only Proofide, and that oil-based
treatment is bad because it allows the leather to stretch and also reduces breathability. I've also
come across some mention of Dubbin (which I don't think I can get here), and Snoseal (which I might
be able to get).
So what should I do? I have some water-based Nikwax, so it would be great if that was suitable, but
the wateriness of it makes me a little concerned.
--
"Naturally, the common people don't want war. But, after all, it is the leaders of a country who
determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along. All you have to do is
tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing
the country to danger. It works the same in any country."
- Hermann Goering
it shipped to Japan (very expensive).
From a quick bit of googling I find that Brooks recommends only Proofide, and that oil-based
treatment is bad because it allows the leather to stretch and also reduces breathability. I've also
come across some mention of Dubbin (which I don't think I can get here), and Snoseal (which I might
be able to get).
So what should I do? I have some water-based Nikwax, so it would be great if that was suitable, but
the wateriness of it makes me a little concerned.
--
"Naturally, the common people don't want war. But, after all, it is the leaders of a country who
determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along. All you have to do is
tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing
the country to danger. It works the same in any country."
- Hermann Goering