Thanks for the suggestions. It is indeed about arse shape but some models keep popping up again and again.
Considering the low price of the WTB Rocket V I will start by trying it. If not happy I will then try a Gobi or Brooks, maybe swift or B17 narrow. The An-atomica is a bit pricy to order to the uk.

Interesting to hear about the brooks swift. I had dismissed the B17 because of the issue you mention.

Chris, is this the minimalistic SLR or the other one with extra padding? I should not be surprised, you make frugal choices.

Hi

I am looking for a new seat that I can use for multiday trips. Obviously, confort depends on each person's anatomy, riding position and style but I would like to hear suggestions of what works for others. Not too worried about weight.

My experience so far:
Fizik Pave'    - too soft and therefore painful
SDG satellite - fine for up to 2 hours
Serfas RX     - fine for road touring but unsuitable for MTB
Bontrager Race lux/lite /Ti - horribly painful
Bontrager Inform R - Confortable during a 1 h trail but pointy back ends snag on shorts on downhills

Thanks