I purchased a Raleigh Super Course with what appears to be the original seat.
Seat was both dry and soft (supple). If I pushed it with a finger the leather would flex. I had always thought that Brooks seats were somewhat stiff. I applied some proofide because the bike had sat for at least 15 years. I used two coats and perhaps that was a little heavy.

My questions:

1) Can I/should I stain or dye a scuff to the leather top? The scuff probably just looks bad but again, just want to be sure it's not something I shouldn't miss?

2) Should I coat the underside or just leave as is? The rust under there is very light, was going to try to buff it out.

3) I have not touched the tensioner screw. The seat does sag downwards slightly when I push lightly on it with a finger. I haven't ridden yet because I want be sure that it is normal for that sag to be there and am concerned that I might tear the leather or stretch it.

Dry leather scuff on right rear top side


Do I put "anything" under the seat to preserve it??


Seat now. scuff still shows, can I do anything for it (dye?)?