I used aussie oil 2 layers the day I turned and sanded. The next day I sanded again 320 and 400 and 600 grid and finished with 4 layer aussie oilNice work John! I've been dragging my feet on starting a leather pen. I have the leather discs punched out. It's natural leather but might true to dye some as well.
I've been debating how to finish them. Either a leather conditioner like neatsfoot oil or they same way estwing finishes their handles-lacquer dip