Club Obi Wan

I've noticed that many of the whip makers sell or advise the use of Pecards leather products for their whips. However when I looked at Western Stage Props web page they carry many of these whips but only sell Fiebing's leather care products. Is there a significant difference? I have no experence with either one. Thanks.......Alan

Alan, The main difference between Pecard’s and Fiebings is that Pecard’s is a petroleum based dressing where as Fiebing’s Aussie dressing is tallow based dressing. They both contain bees wax as a main ingredient which is a good thing, Pecards is a little greasier when it’s first applied but they both work about the same. As to which one to use or which product is better, well that is just a matter of personal preference and it depends upon who you ask. Most whipmakers/suppliers will recommend the product they use, so folks like David Morgan and Joe Strain will sell Pecard’s, where as Mark Allen/WSP’s prefers to carry Fiebings leather care products. Many of the Australian and New Zealand based whip makers have there own products too like Jay-el beeswax dressing, Oakwood Leather Conditioner that they swear by. The brand name is less important just as long as your using a good quality hard fat type dressing, to condition your whips and try to stay away from light oils like neat’s-foot oil or mink oil. Either Pecards or Fiebings are both good products though and if properly used both will help to keep your whips in good shape.

Dan

Thank you Dan...............Alan