I highly recommend Safety Pro. The 12-strand design makes it

*a stellar performer with standard friction hitches (like Blake's)
*Specs on strength, weight and stretch in Sherrill's 2007 catalog are favorable
*Feels good in your hand
*Holds knots perfectly
*Works nicely in situations where added friction is a plus, like belay or lowering
*Good for climbing AND lowering
*Reasonable cost
*White - easy to see
*Spliced - why? I like tying knots!

I have 16 strand ropes galore (in one of my previous posts I made repeated references to "14 strand" but I meant 16) by Samson, Yale and New England. And they're all great. But lately I'm leaning towards Safety Pro more and more.

Safety Pro got me using the Blake's again, instead of a VT or Schwabisch. With no hardware (i.e. micro-pulley and carabiner) near my climbing hitch, I simply have two equal lines that I can pull apart and "row" my way up with. A most satisfying and comfortable exercise routine.