I think that's correct. The saddle should be adjusted fore and aft and tilt so that you don't tend to slide forward, which is no fun, but not so much that the nose of the saddle "goes for the goods." Minor adjustments can make a big difference.

Something else I read here recently is that not everyone rides with the same torso angle and that people who tend to bend above the pelvis conform better to a Brooks saddle while people who tend to lean their pelvis don't have as much contact between the saddle and the "sit bones." Understanding this issue is beyond my epertise, but I do know that I am a Brooks fan and that my riding position is such that I leave significant dimples in my saddles. For what that's worth.

Saddle width can also be important. A standard width B17 is fine for me, but a narrow B17 is much better and chafes less. And, it's not just a matter of butt size as someone can have a pretty broad butt without having a wide pelvis.

Other Brooks saddle shapes may be more or less to someone's liking. The Swift, for me, is very comfortable right away, but seems to change shape faster than a B17 and I'm not sure that's good. I've been putting a lot of miles on a Colt recenty and am pretty much convinced that it's too hard. After 25 to 30 miles it's giving me pains that the Swift and B17 (narrow or standard) just do not.

So, for those who don't get Brooks saddles, ride what suits you. Happy butts make for happy cycling.