After Neatsfoot oil

[antipaladin]

I've been finishing my bags with only Neatsfoot oil. I've seen

several bags in saddle leather that have a sort of "waxy/smooth" finish.

What type of chemical is used to provide such a finish?

[ETW Grumpy]

I like using Pecard's. You can get it at www.pecard.com

[gearsmithy]

I'm with Grumpy, after you oil it, throw some pecards on it. Puts a nice natural shine on the piece

[pete]

Bick's #4

pete

[TZHunter]

Another option which is more widely available and in smaller quantities and price is Neutral Shoe Polish.

[yaklady]

Al Stohlman used to recommend Tan Kote after Neatsfoot oil. You can remove Tan Kote with saddle soap later on and add more oil, then replace the Tan Kote. That works well on my saddles and tack, giving them just the right amount of shine.