Thanks for all the compliments. Would love to keep them all, but gifts for a few of my husbands office assistants.
I have been using a product recommended from a tack shop for years for pebbled, vintage, and patent finish leathers. Bickmore -- Bick #4 Leather conditioner. Conditions, cleans, polishes, and protects (from the label...lol). For a new bag, wallet, or shoes, I apply 1 thin coat, then go back after drying and apply a saturating coat, making sure to apply the same amount all over. No discoloration, a slight scent for about 2-3 days, but after I buff out really well, there is absolutely no residue or sign that anything has been done to the leather. Its relatively cheap too !