Originally Posted by redbaybound

So I got a brand new honey brown Brooks saddle as a gift so the decision was taken out of my hands. Although it is a little matchy - matchy, I can't overlook the fact that it cost me nothing.

It's breaking in well and is such an improvement over the mattress saddle that came standard on the bike. I also replaced the plastic grips with cork for less sweaty hands. I read that you can shellac them but does this make them stiffer and slippery?