New handbag advice?

Nelliemoser that did make me !

phoenix Do you want it waterproofing? Get a proofing spray. Most of those waxes like dubbin, nixwax. gwax smell dreadful!

It won't do you any good going to an interview dressed to up the nines with your handbag smelling like a youth hostel boot locker!

Our leather chair supplier recommended some preserving leather wipes from Wilkinsons. They might do the trick for your hand bag.

I wouldn't use dubbin on a bag, it tends to stay a bit greasy. I used to give my walking boots a good coating after washing off the mud, but that was many moons ago.
Waterproof, protective spray is easy to use and does not mark.

Baby wipes are good for keeping bags and leather furniture clean. If they don't do the baby any harm, they won't damage the leather. I hope.

Russell and Bromley do a neutral handbag cream which I use on all my handbags and it gives them a nice shine.

I agree , don't use dubbin, but use the special leather protector you can buy.

I sometimes use a protective spray on leather bags and shoes. To clean them, a face wipe is pretty good.

oooh, there's fancy, isn't it!

The reason I said that was because they actually do sell dubbin in different colours now (I googled!).

Dubbin is neutral, I wouldn't use black polish for the reason that Ana said.

On a leather bag, especially a more expensive one, I've never ever cleaned them with anything. And they still look good as new!

Doesn't dubbin smell a bit iffy? Neutral shoe cream might be better if you must use anything.

phoenix well I for one will thank for asking the question as I have never thought of dubbing for my old black leather bucket bag,I am sure it will bring it up a treat it's a bit weather worn as I have had it over 20yrs and is scuffed in places I will get some when in town and do a revamp on my old trusty bag.

I wouldn't use black, though, in case it came off on your clothes - have you got neutral?

Take your point, Ella ,and will def. do a patch test, but was wondering that like leather furniture and shoes benefit from being treated with appropriate products, the same might apply to bags?

That's what I was thinking Ana , plus sort of a layer of protection against scuffs etc.

I think I'd do a small test patch underneath first.
Why not just buy a protective spray, it's a lot easier.

I've never used dubbin on a handbag - never thought of it! I suppose it might keep the leather more supple...