Originally Posted by Big Block

Now if you had followed the instructions of
[after soaking] "If the side skirts are spread too wide, gently containing them as the leather dries is required. No force is needed, an old toe strap is traditional."
there would be no sanding required.
see the thread at https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...reshaping.html

But that is not required for the saddle for this thread.
A good brush down, then clean with saddle soap, then Proofide treatment should be all that is needed.