Famaco Crème Délicate Bordeaux 346 – 125ml Leather Lotion for Fine Leather

Description

Famaco Crème Délicate Bordeaux 346 – gentle enough for your best leather

Some leather is too good for a stiff wax. Lambskin, calfskin, a soft bordeaux handbag, the uppers on a pair of fine Italian loafers — they want feeding and cleaning without being scrubbed. This bordeaux leather lotion from Famaco is made precisely for that job.

Crème Délicate is a wax-based nourishing milk rather than a paste. It is built around mink oil and beeswax, and it pours out with a light, easily absorbed consistency, so it goes on evenly and disappears into the leather instead of sitting on it in ridges.

It does three things in one pass: it cleans away light soiling, it nourishes and softens, and it refreshes the shade. In bordeaux — Famaco’s 346 — that means the deep wine red comes back up in the places where it has gone thin and pinkish.

Famaco have been making leather care in Châtillon just outside Paris since 1931, and the whole Délicate line reflects that: understated, gentle, and quietly very good at what it does.

Why choose Crème Délicate?

• Mink oil and beeswax. A nourishing, wax-based milk that softens the leather while it cleans, rather than stripping it dry the way an aggressive cleaner can.
• Light lotion consistency. It absorbs quickly and evenly, which is exactly what you want on thin, fine leathers where a heavy cream would sit in the grain.
• Cleans and recolours in one. Light soiling lifts as you work, and the bordeaux pigment tops up the shade in the same movement.
• A generous 125ml bottle. Far more product than a small pot, and easy to dose out onto a cloth without waste.
• Made in France since 1931. Famaco is still a family-run house in Châtillon near Paris, and the Délicate formula is one of their long-standing classics.
• Not just for shoes. Handbags, wallets, belts, jackets and fine leather goods all respond to it, which makes one bottle unusually useful.

How to use this leather lotion

1. Dust the surface first with a soft brush, getting into the seams and the welt so you are not rubbing grit into the leather.
2. Shake the bottle well and put a small amount onto a chamois or a soft, lint-free cloth — not directly onto the shoe.
3. Test on a hidden area such as the inside of a strap or the back of the heel, especially on very pale or very delicate leather.
4. Apply in small circular movements so the lotion penetrates evenly across the whole panel, working section by section rather than all at once.
5. Let it dry for a few minutes until the surface loses its damp look.
6. Buff gently with a clean soft cloth to bring up a soft, natural sheen. Repeat every few weeks, or whenever the leather starts to feel dry to the touch.

Specifications

• Volume: 125ml bottle
• Shade: 346 Bordeaux
• Type: Nourishing and cleansing leather lotion
• Key ingredients: Mink oil and beeswax
• Suitable for: Fine smooth leather — lambskin, calfskin, shoes, bags, belts and clothing
• Not suitable for: Suede and nubuck
• Origin: Made in France by Famaco, Paris, since 1931
• Brand: Famaco

Frequently asked questions

Is it a cleaner or a conditioner?

Both, in a mild way. It lifts light surface soiling as you work it in, and the mink oil and beeswax nourish the leather at the same time. For heavy staining, use a dedicated cleaner first.

Can I use it on a bordeaux handbag?

That is exactly what it is for. The lotion is gentle enough for lambskin and calfskin, and the pigment refreshes the shade on corners and handles where the colour rubs thin. Test on the underside first.

Where can I buy Famaco Crème Délicate Bordeaux in the UK?

You can order Famaco Crème Délicate Bordeaux directly from Shoespecialist.co.uk. We offer free delivery on orders over £50, same-day dispatch when you order before 5pm, and a 60-day return policy.