Originally Posted by late

Hi,
with an unpsrung Brooks, the seatpost should grab the saddle somewhere near the middle. If it doesn't, it won't work like it should. There are many approaches to breaking in a Brooks. I
melt a tin of Proofide with a hair dryer, and for a minute keep swabbing the stuff on the saddle. You need to use the hair dryer on the saddle a little to keep the stuff liquid. It soaks in better if it's liquid. I put extra on the edges to try and discourage wicking.