After some glowing recommendations by MichaelW and a couple of other posters I got my LBS to order a Brooks B17 saddle for me. I picked it up yesterday, treated it with Proofide, and rode it this morning for the first time on my 8.5 mile inbound commute. I was pleasantly surprised. It was actually quite comfortable already, though 8.5 miles is really not much of a test. I did wear padded shorts, which I have not been doing on the shorter inbound commute.

I am a sucker for traditional and old fashioned stuff, as long as it is functional. This saddle is both. Beautiful leather with exposed copper rivets. I will post reports from time to time as it breaks in.

Regards,
Raymond