8 speed Campagnolo Ergopower is nice stuff. It's very solid and reliable, and not too hard to rebuild when it wears out. Parts and hoods are still available.
But: the ergonomics aren't great, even though it's named "Ergo". The lever shape is made to mimic the old brake-only levers, and they still have a point on the top like old non-aero brake levers.
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Mr.Peloton, since you're using 7 speed Campy then the shape of the 8 speed Ergo levers should actually feel right at home.
For the rest of us, when compared to the shape of more modern integrated shifters, 8 speed Campy Ergopower stuff won't feel comfortable. You can't really grip up on the hoods like you can on modern STI/Ergos. But, the grip on the shifter body itself fits pretty well.