Quote Originally Posted by figheadair View Post
I have to admit to never having heard of Mink Oil and had to look it up. Seems like it's much more or a North American thing as strict EU regulations governing the disposal of carcasses meaning that almost all mink carcasses, along with the fat, are turned into bio-fuel.

I've always used a good shoe polish and never had a problem. I only apply to the treated side of the straps which is the outside and so not in contact with the material itself.

Raises an interesting question about what is the best material to keep older sporran leather soft?
I didn't realize that was the case. Honestly, I have a leftover container that I haven't used up yet, so I haven't needed to think about a replacement yet. Any recommendations would be welcome.

As for polish, I think if you really rub it in well, you shouldn't have a problem, but I can't help but think that it will rub off in small amount effectively darkening the region where it rests on your kilt. There's also the risk that you don't rub it in well enough in all places. I've only recently started wearing my kilt regularly, so most of my stuff is in pretty good shape. That will change with time though, ergo, one of the reasons why I'm here.