Finish On Rough Side Out Holster

[fishguy]

I am making my first set of rough side out slim jim holsters and have been faced with a bit of a problem. After applying dye and oiling the leather it has taken on a kind of slicked down appearance. As I understand it, the appeal of rough side out is the suede-like nap. Should I go over it with a brush or something to try to restore the nap?

[JLSleather]

piece of sand paper wrapped around a sanding block or a block of wood should do it

[Shooter McGavin]

I use a stiff nylon bristled brush.

[fishguy]

Thanks

[hogshooter]

Lightly. With a wire brush till desired affect is reached