Sorry i did jump in on this already!
for some reason i'm not getting email notification again.
Thanks for all the compliments!
LDO's seat has both an inch of push and a polymer insert for some added comfort. the lacing pattern used on this seat lays real flat so, sitting on it at all won't be an issue. generally when i lay out a seat. i put the laced seam far enough around the side that you would not be sitting on it.
the leather used is thicker and a bit stiffer to start with but some use softens it right up just like a baseball glove