actually, aside from the vintage aspect of look and fabric, Novarra already makes a panty type brief with a chamois in black and white. They are not extremely thick chamois, but there is enough for commuting on anything other than a really hard saddle. I wore them for several years while commuting for work and to the gym but always took a pair of regular briefs to change into and out of and used them only for the ride. I still wear them at the gym because they are more comfortable than cotton or nylon briefs under my work out shorts and or tights.