Perfectly said. I love my Brooks but they are fussy. Don't put a level on it and expect it to fit. You really need to adjust the tip up just a bit. I'm switching seat posts because my Thompson's don't have any set back.
I have tried tilting the tip up in several different positions and although is is a bit more comfortable this way, it's still not right for me. I did go out and buy a seat post with more set back, and the saddle still won't go as far back as my others and keeps me too close to the bars. I just feel Brooks saddles are not for everyone, and I happen to fall into that catagory.