Originally Posted by Shimagnolo

Agreed.
I'd really like to throttle the idiots who design most of the chamois pads in current shorts.
The last time I bought shorts, I found a model at Aerotech Designs that had a nice nice flat chamois, sort of like a piece of heavy felt. But I checked just now and it looks like they no longer sell it.

ETA I just found it! Men's Pro Bike Shorts for cycling comfort and bicycle riding
Highly recommended!