Yep, you might just not be getting it, although you have plenty of company. I've now tried a number of saddles and routinely trade off between the Brooks Team Pro, the San Marco Regal, and a few San Marco SuperCorsas. Now the Supercorsa is not a known comfort-ship, but it's a classic saddle that saw a lot of use. I love the looks and ride under 40m. The Regal, on the other hand, is highly regarded, still used by pros, and has been around for a while. Bring in ye olde Brooks Team Pro and where does it rate? Weight wise, it's a beast and a heavy one at that; it's not going to win a weight watchers award. It's one of the thickest leather Brooks and takes a good while to break-in; indeed, a good while might be to the tune of over 500 miles or more. Many sell before they've gotten over the hump, thinking that's where it's going to end. I got my latest one just from such a soul.

All that being said, and with the classic Regal side by side, I have to rate the Brooks as the most comfortable, best made saddle for spirited long distance riding I've ever used. It's built more for bars lower than seat effort (vs the more stately Brooks) and it molds to your living loving rump better than anything out there. I love the Regal as well, some saying it was a take of the Pro, but there is ultimately no contest, comfort-wise, once the leather is taken on your shape. Sadly, it looks positively idiotic (IMO) on something like the De Rosa. I had it on for a really long ride and just couldn't take the aesthetic nightmare. The San Marco pair look right at home and are lighter to boot, especially the Ti Regal, which is what sits on that Italian ride most of the time. But the Brooks Team Pro wins hands down in the build and comfort department, even if it looks rather out of place on some bikes. It's far more than a fashion statement to some.