Bruce, I've found that a cross-cut style of engraving on the rib does a good job of cutting down glare.

Here's a link to a little site I keep. When the page loads, scroll down to the bottom row of pics and click on the third thumbnail titled "Rizzini Extra Lusso Top Strap" to see what it looks like.

http://groups.msn.com/Herbicide/shoebox.msnw?Page=2