Frank, congrats on the chair. i'm sure it will be very comfortable. as far as angle; i fooled around with that for 2 or 3 months over 5 years ago and have not changed it since. you will find a perfect angle that allows you to comfortably read or listen. although i can't tell you precisely the angle i use (you could estimate it from my pictures) it's where when my head rests on the pillow it is slightly back from straight up. when i read my head is just a small amount (less than an inch) from the pillow. then when i listen i rest my head on the pillow (mostly).
once you sit in the chair and relax a little you will wonder why all chairs aren't like this.....it seems so obvious. you will start to realize the comfort limitations of recliners that have backrests that adjust relative to the seat. why don't all chairs have this level of support. if you are ever particularly stressed; lean the chair back to horizontal and you will be amazed at the effect of relaxation it provides......truely a sense of zero-gravity. unfortunately, horizontal is not functional for anything but meditation or sleeping.
there is a leverage 'trick' that will allow you to easily get up from the chair as at first you will need to push yourself out due to the angle. you simply lean all the way forward, place your feet flat on the floor, and stand up. it sounds obvious but it takes a little practice.
first time users of the chair always struggle a little getting up (and really don't want to get up).
once you sit in the chair and relax a little you will wonder why all chairs aren't like this.....it seems so obvious. you will start to realize the comfort limitations of recliners that have backrests that adjust relative to the seat. why don't all chairs have this level of support. if you are ever particularly stressed; lean the chair back to horizontal and you will be amazed at the effect of relaxation it provides......truely a sense of zero-gravity. unfortunately, horizontal is not functional for anything but meditation or sleeping.
there is a leverage 'trick' that will allow you to easily get up from the chair as at first you will need to push yourself out due to the angle. you simply lean all the way forward, place your feet flat on the floor, and stand up. it sounds obvious but it takes a little practice.
first time users of the chair always struggle a little getting up (and really don't want to get up).