"Conditioning" a New Sporran...??

[auld argonian]

That pretty much sums it up for me also. Of the 3 BK sporrans I have, all are now butter soft from using them. Haven't had a need to oil, beat, submerge or puree them at all.
If you consider using oil, remember this; Oil will never dry completely and you are going to be spending hours with your sporran laying on the material of your kilts.

Mike

That would be one of the reasons that I'm thinking that oil is out...guess I'll just have to wear it constantly: to the store, to bed, in the shower...

Best

AA

[cavscout]

I have a BK and the only thing I've ever done with it was rubbed some mink oil on it to try and give it a little more gloss. The finish on it is apparently not abosrbant as it didn't really make a difference at all.

[Zardoz]

The only thing I can think of that will treat the hide without possibly staining your tartan would be Connelly Leather Care for car seats. It's avalible at automotive places or the local Jaguar dealership.

[kiltedjaz]

I would be VERY wary of using any oils or creams on a sporran. The big danger here is that they may stain the kilt (and you might NOT get the stains out), or at worst, damage the fabric of the kilt. You can hasten the 'weathering' of the leather by manipulating by hand, just gently keep bending the leather back and forth, and it will eventually crease a little and look 'worn in'. You can do this while you're watching TV.
Better let 'nature' take it's course....

[Bil]

I packed mine with rolled up bits of newspaper and played a game of rugby with it. Broke it in smashingly! j/k

I think that normal wear and tear is the safest, kilt friendly method.