Brooks Competition Saddle

[Lucidone]

I was given this Brooks Competition saddle today which appears sparingly used but had been left in a workshop for over 20 years. I've cleaned the grub and dust from it and applied some dubbin to restore condition (leather looks remarkably good) but should I do anything with the rivets/nose to polish them up? If so any suggestions on the best method and materials to not risk damaging the leather?



Finally, not being knowledgeable in any way about Brooks I googled away and found this as the best match....

https://bikerecyclery.com/nos-brook...1977-pro-version-of-b5n-bag-loops-clamp-rare/

And if I've got the correct ID is this saddle as uncommon as suggested?

 

[hamster]

A bit of riding and the rivets will be nicely buffed up.
Generally it's better to use Brooks Proofide for the saddle - dubbin softens the leather and it can stretch too much.
Also put Proofide on the BACK, which then seals the leather nicely.

 

[Lucidone]

Thanks for the tips - got to build the bike first but I'll leave the rivets in the meantime!

 

[The History Man]

Neatsfoot oil on the back sparingly if you want to feed it.

 

[Takingabreak]

Mobil 1 on the underside has worked well for me, so to speak

 

[Lucidone]

The dubbin I've put on seems to have worked well so far - I'll not slather on any more! I'm not going to be riding it for a bit so I'll leave it to do it's thing and then have a look again when it's time to try it out. Thanks for all the hints!

Had another look for this particular saddle and found a few very well used ones on eBay which, to my mind at least, bodes well for it's usefulness.
Rear frame is stamped B75 - figure this means Feb 1975?