Leather treatment and expectations

[Superkav]

Hi all

I've had this 30+ year old Aero HWM for just over a month now and although it's in, what I consider to be, excellent condition it's definitely got signs of age.
The yoke across the back has a lot of scuff marks/heavy patina but I'm more concerned with the edges of the seams. Nearly every seam has lost the top layer and is dry raw leather, particularly at the zip edges.
I like the aesthetic but I'm worried that these areas will be a weak point to further dry and maybe crack, especially as I've worn it more in the last month than it's been worn in over 20 years.
If I use a treatment should I focus purely on these areas or treat the whole jacket?
Will a treatment restore any of the colour? (I'm not bothered if it does or doesn't)
I've never treated any leather before so just looking for info from someone who has

 

[Daniel Veit]

Just use a touch of urad. That will restore the protective top layer.
If you want to use it on the whole jacket, consider using a conditioner first if the jacket appears to be dry.

 

[handymike]

There are numerous threads on conditioning. Do a search and you’ll find all sorts of info…
This was a good one:

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/ultimate-leather-conditioner-comparison-on-reddit.101735/

 

[Marc mndt]

Beautiful, that's the kind of wear you want. Nothing to worry about but if you do want to use some product on it I'd give it a very thin coat of Obenaufs.

 

[photo2u]

I would use tallow. It is sold in glass containers.

 

[TREEMAN]

Pecard's will do the job....I would not use Mink nor Whale oil , tallow ( beef fat ) ever !! Never use anything that will turn rancid.