Removing ink stains

[americandreaming]

Does anybody please have advice as to removing or at least lightening the super strong ink stains in the attached photograph?

Many thanks

 

[LatigoAmigo]

7 hours ago, americandreaming said:

Does anybody please have advice as to removing or at least lightening the super strong ink stains in the attached photograph?

I think that you have a permanent stain. If you try to remove or even just lighten it you might damage the surrounding leather. My suggestion would be, instead, to darken the leather. Clean the leather with Lexol Leather Cleaner, then apply a layer of Dark Brown Fiebings Antique Paste with a microfiber cloth. Apply a thin coat, and rubbing it in with a circular motion using a microfiber cloth. Let the finish dry overnight, then buff with a shoe brush. Repeat the process if you want a darker color.

[sbrownn]

The bag has a wonderful used patina; just consider the ink spots as part of the patina that comes from use?

[MikeRock]

Is that from a fountain pen or a ballpoint pen?  What about a single drop of oxalic acid?

[Handstitched]

Perhaps consider putting some  decorative spots or small conchos over the stains and make it look like part of the bag? But that looks like the back of the bag? Not as noticeable there.    If  its just for you, and you can live with it , then  leave it as it is. 

As 'sbrownn' said, it does have a nice patina. 

HS

[ScottWolf]

Start with Isopropanol rubbing alcohol and dab it on the spot and blot it off, don't wipe. You may have to do this several times repeatedly. If ISO doesn't work, you can try D-Limonene and or "goof off". As mentioned, this may lighten and or remove some of the color from the leather. If this happens, try conditioning the area to see if it darkens it up or you can touch up the area with some dye to blend it in

[JohnnyLongpants]

Angelus Spot Remover.  Other companies make it as well.  It is made specifically for helping with leather or suede.  A small bottle should be under $5.

[LatigoAmigo]

 

1 hour ago, JohnnyLongpants said:

Angelus Spot Remover.  Other companies make it as well.  It is made specifically for helping with leather or suede.  A small bottle should be under $5.

I found this in the reviews for this product (on Amazon):

"My son dropped two Crayola markers in a new leather bag and it soaked all the way through to the front of the leather. I started to use this cleaner and noticed it fading the leather more than the ink, so I stopped. So, if you mean removing dye for leather (to lighten it), I think it will do a decent job, if you mean another kind of stain ON the leather, it might change the surrounding color more than you'd like."

[Silverd]

Sadly I will suggest there is nothing you can do to remove the ink without altering the surrounding area.   Darkening the entire bag is likely the best solution to "hide" the ink marks or do nothing.   

 

Silverd

 

[JohnnyLongpants]

On 5/15/2021 at 10:02 PM, LatigoAmigo said:

 

I found this in the reviews for this product (on Amazon):

"My son dropped two Crayola markers in a new leather bag and it soaked all the way through to the front of the leather. I started to use this cleaner and noticed it fading the leather more than the ink, so I stopped. So, if you mean removing dye for leather (to lighten it), I think it will do a decent job, if you mean another kind of stain ON the leather, it might change the surrounding color more than you'd like."

Except that I have actually used it, and know people who use it on a daily basis to remove stains from leather.  I might suggest relying on that experience over the experience of a random Amazon user.

Even if it does fade the area surrounding the ink, there are solutions for that.  If the idea is to get the ink out, Angelus Spot Remover is among the best on the market.