Quote Originally Posted by figheadair View Post
I have to admit to never having heard of Mink Oil and had to look it up. Seems like it's much more or a North American thing as strict EU regulations governing the disposal of carcasses meaning that almost all mink carcasses, along with the fat, are turned into bio-fuel.

I've always used a good shoe polish and never had a problem. I only apply to the treated side of the straps which is the outside and so not in contact with the material itself.

Raises an interesting question about what is the best material to keep older sporran leather soft?
For all leather goods I swear by Huberd's, the shoe grease is the best leather conditioner and waterproofer I've ever used. I've used it to soften very stiff leathers as well with success, but they have conditioners and oils specifically for that as well that may work even better.