I installed the saddle and took the bike out for a spin.

When people say that a Brooks is hard, they aren't kidding! It's hard to imagine that this torturous piece of cruel leather & steel will transform itself into the "most comfortable saddle I've ever owned."
I can't even fathom riding it without padded shorts.

I hope that I will become one of the Brooks evangelists that frequent these forums, but for now it just feels like I've been sold a bill of goods.

This is all just my first impression so I'm not going yank the saddle and send it back.
I've only put a few miles on it and I realize that patience is required for proper break-in but it will have to feel considerably different than it does now.