I 've been spending alot of time on 2 S/A Titanico X saddles over the last several months and can whole heartedly recommend them as an excellent alternative to the Brooks saddle.

For myself (and many others) they are comfortable right out of the box(ymmv). They have also addressed many of the shortcomings of the Brooks saddle ( longer saddle rails,and much improved water resistant among others ).
MADE in USA. AND THEY ARE ON SALE (SEE my just opened thread in this subforum)