I built some wheels last year using VO's PBP rims. They look great on vintage bikes, and built up easily. Fit 32mm GB Cypress tires nicely. I don't have a huge amount of miles on them yet, so I can't speak to longevity, but I don't think I will have any issues.

The only rims I have built up that I hated were old and used and probably should have been rebuilt.