Thanks, Colonel. My thinking on the new saddle as follows:

1. Design - Classic looking design
2. Price - $35 as opposed to $100+ for Brooks B17
3. Weight - weighs about 1/2 of my previous leather (Belt) saddle
4. Comfort - too early to tell. My Belt leather saddle is well broken in at this point and more comfy, this saddle is still brand new. We'll see. ..the vintage Belt may go back on and I'll save this for another project.