John, just took a look, mine looks about like the one in the photo. Never have treated it with anything, I do use a seat cover in the rain.
There's a reason folks like Brooks so much. The B17 is a good place to start.
Quit being a weenie.
Man, the Internet is amazing...
I write a quick question here in Sweden, and in just 8 minutes a guy on a bike tour in the USA answers it...
... and rips on me for being a weenie! Which I guess compared to him, is true!
Seriously, thanks for the info!
John