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Within Brooks lineup of leather saddles there are others to choose from too. B17 is popular for a lot of people, especially for bike touring. I bought one many years ago and it worked well for me when I was sitting more upright, but it felt too wide when I used the drops on drop handlebars. Also, decades ago I had used a Brooks Pro on a different bike, that saddle is narrower and that felt good when I use the drops.
Now, years and bikes later, I have a few bikes with the Brooks Conquest which is very similar to a Brooks Pro in shape, but has springs. And I have a couple of Brooks Pro saddles on other bikes.
To me almost any saddle will feel good at first, but after 50 miles you can tell if it is a good saddle for you and your bike or not.