Well, I would actually suggest the nose be tilted up slightly over being level. Play with the angles until you feel like you are sitting in the "pocket" as in not feeling the need to slide forward or backward. I found the B17 Imperial to be more comfy than the B17 but actual love my Rivet Pearl and Rivet Independence way, way more than the Brooks. I don't like the "fenders" on brooks (the long sides)