Eastman B-3 "Redskin" treatment advice requested

Hello All,

I just took delivery of a nearly-new ELC Rough Wear "Redskin" (off Ebay for $700), and while I love the quality of the jacket, I was juggling the idea of exploring options on contrasting the colors between the brown HH panels and the russet sheepskin, giving it a little more of a noticeable 2-tone effect. It just looks "too new" (and a tad "orange-ish") for my taste. Is there any way to enhance or darken the russet to give it a more deep, contrasting look? Conditioner oils? Or will it darken naturally over time?

Any advice or horrifying-experience anecdotes would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

 

The photo looks darker than it actually is in the natural light of day!

 

Thank you all for your advice and time, Gents! I think Mr. Lever has the route I will likely go. No point in lousing up a nice jacket for minor preferences. Perhaps it will just grow on me, but I'm hoping that normal wear will just darken it up a bit.

 

Since this is my first foray into ELC jackets......does ELC not process their leather in the same way as they did in years past (as you mentioned) with "pre-Broken grain?" You obviously know your leather, and I'd like to learn. Excuse my ignorance....I do love the lore behind fine leather jackets!

 

Wow Grrr! Amazing job and wonderful pics! Thanks for taking the time to upload all those. Those HH panels really pop! Fabulous job. I could see myself (not knowing what I'm doing) really messing up a great jacket! You have quite the collection. Is your ANJ-4 from LW? I had one about 20 years ago but could never get it to break in. Nice cut though.

 

Did you treat all of them with acrylic? Does the coating become brittle or gummy at all? They really shine! Thanks for letting us see them!

 

Thank you Grrr!