IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK - Black Deerskin Western Shirt - The Big Buck

[Oaktavia]

I had small food stains on the bottom of my big buck. Used a coarse boar bristle brush relatively briefly with a bit of water. Now i have a couple light spots. Not thrilled...posting for a bit of reassurance if I could ask y'all for some.

Edit: Amanda my wife is telling me I didn't ruin it, now it has more character, it's fading because I'm wearing it, etc. I just hope she's right and not just being nice (or trying to keep me calm lol) as usual.

[Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot]

@Oaktavia can you take a pic that captures the entire front of the shirt? I can see what you’re talking about since you pointed it out (and added close ups), but it’s hard to tell how noticeable it is when taking in the big (buck) picture….

[Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot]

No way is that “ruined”, homie!

[Oaktavia]

@Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot

[Mister_Brue]

@Oaktavia I’m sure these will blend right into the rest of the shirt as it comes alive. It’s going to look ace, like H’s. Just keep rolling on as you always do.

[Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot]

@Oaktavia 100% agree with @Mister_Brue

Just looks like a killer shirt to me

[pechelman]

It's not ideal now, but as you wear it more you'll find it blending in. Dont worry about it one bit, definitely not ruined. To me I go back to thinking about the brake fluid stains on louisbosco's pale Rider. This is much less drastic and that came out looking fine too imo.

Just don't wear it while painting

[Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot]

@pechelman said in IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK - Black Deerskin Western Shirt - The Big Buck:

Just don't wear it while painting

Had the exact same thought

[Oaktavia]

@Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot @Mister_Brue thanks gents. I just pulled out my Extractor jacket (same leather as the Pale Rider) and wow it has so much character. It has ever bothered me either. I think what sets the black Big Buck apart is how dramatic the darkness of the dye is on the leather. Check out these photos I just took of my Extractor:

Seeing all of these spots makes my mind at ease and helps me see the larger picture of leather evolution.

[sabergirl]

I think they’re barely noticeable! It’ll blend into the rest of the aging of the shirt in no time.

[Oaktavia]

@Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot said in IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK - Black Deerskin Western Shirt - The Big Buck:

@pechelman said in IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK - Black Deerskin Western Shirt - The Big Buck:

Just don't wear it while painting

Had the exact same thought

Hahaha no no way!

[Oaktavia]

@sabergirl thanks, the more I look at it the more I am feeling the same now. Thanks for the reassurance.

[goosehd]

@Oaktavia Please find a suede brush for any future cleaning as it will be much gentler on your shirt. I would not recommend using anything coarse on any type of suede.

I don’t think it’s ruined and not implying so. There are better tools for the job though.

[pechelman]

In a pinch, I've had decent luck using the back side of the placket to give a small spot a brush, especially for things like a water stain.

[Mizmazzle]

@Oaktavia i feel your paranoia man! It’s such a nice and expensive shirt. It’s funny how we love the patina we wear into our gear…but damn if it must be the “right” kind of patina haha. I feel this on the regs.

I sort of see it as a great motivator to push on to the next level of the fade progress of this shirt. We know ultimately our best pieces are the ones we’ve pushed so far we worry less and less about how we treat them and they just become effortlessly incredible.

Also…100% agree with Dennis on the suede brush. I had some blemishes on my split steer and used one of those. Gentle is best practice with spot removal on this type of gear.

[Oaktavia]

@Mizmazzle @goosehd thanks guys, I appreciate the insight. I don't feel like it's ruined I just had a bit of panic this morning. My mind wanders quickly. Do you have a suede brush you prefer and could recommend?

Edit: haha @Mizmazzle I just reread your response and you're right on the money, gave me a chuckle.

[Mizmazzle]

I found this one on Amazon. Works great.

[goosehd]

@Mizmazzle Great shout and what I was trying to find a picture of!! Also, recommend investing in a suede eraser. Probably can find a combo pack from Amazon.

There are also many tutorials on YouTube on how to use them to prevent damage. As @Mizmazzle said, slow and gentle is the key to long term cleaning and care for suede.

[Oaktavia]

Is this one? It came in my Birkenstock kit.

[Mizmazzle]

@Oaktavia yeah dude. That’s a suede brush for sure.