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I've used Carradice's reproofing wax before on a second hand bag I bought on here. Worked well and haven't needed to repeat it since.
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There is a less expensive wax - search for Gold Label Wax on ebay.
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Although I don't have it anymore, my Nelson had the same micro cracks to the white leather straps. Fairly soon after I got it actually (purchased new from Condor). I've always kept the leather nourished with leather dubbin wax, and never had any issues over the years. Fairly certain this is only cosmetic...
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There’s no going back from that. Once the surface starts to crack the leather is weakened. I reckon if you use that bag every day you might get 20 years out of those straps. Add a bit of moisturiser and you might get 30 years.
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Also, this is the bag my brother gave me. Is there anything I can do to help sustain these straps/the bag in general? Bit of brooks proofide perhaps? Any ideas for the canvas, or need I not worry?
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