So I have had my beautiful maple wood Reg Barber tamper for a couple months now, and as expected, the nice shiny buffed look it came with has dissipated. I knew this would happen, however I was kinda hoping that it would maintain some kind of sheen just from the oils associated with working with it (i.e. from hands and coffee). The baristas at my shop that have wooden tampers all have darker woods that took on this effect, but mine hasn't and just looks kind of dingy. Is that just the nature of this wood? has anyone tried oiling their tamper? I really don't want to varnish it because I like the natural look and feel of the wood, I just wish it had a little shine to it again. RB's website says you can send them back for a buffing to restore the sheen but I'd rather not be without it for a while.
If nobody has a clue what I am talking about I can show before and after pictures if it helps.
Thanks!
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