I've tried breaking in a B17 saddle for the past 150 miles and have given up. Sit-bone comfort is excellent but perineal discomfort is awful. I don't believe any amount of break-in will result in comfortable riding. I've used proofide and followed recommended break-in procedures. Recent rides were without bike shorts (just compression shorts) and with the saddle almost level. If I nose it down any more I'll slide forward. I also ride with handlebars slightly higher than my saddle. I'm seriously eyeing the B17 imperial but am concerned that the cut out may not be large enough. I've ridden many miles on a Selle Respiro and some on a Terry Butterfly, both of which have very pronounced perineal channels. I know there isn't a simple answer and will probably need to try the B17 imperial for myself but to those who have experience with Brooks Saddles, do you think the B17 imperial offers a reasonable possibility for improvement in my case?

Mitch