Originally Posted by
onbike 1939
I'm don't think lacquer comes into it myself. The leather is rolled with what is to be the top-side against a pressurised plate. This gives the shiny appearance. I understand it is a common practice when preparing leather butts.
Hmmm... could be. I wonder, though. There does seem to be something on the surface that wears off and I don't think it's the top membranes - at least not initially. I know about the plate rolling which closes the surface to better accept a final finish or polish.
Another myth may be in the offing...
