Originally Posted by
Salamandrine
I'm starting to realize my ideal saddle is about as wide as a Swift or Pro in the back, wider in the middle, and flat on the top like a B17. I prefer a gentle taper front to rear. The T shape of the go fast Brooks is not ideal.
Interesting! And not really a surprise to me.
One of the most difficult things about making a Brooks style leather saddle top is getting it appropriately narrow in the center, the T-shape you refer to. It's much easier to make a V-shaped saddle.
I believe the Ottusi style modification, popular in 50's-60's Italy, involved making the saddle more V-shaped, and with a smoother curve from top to sides-- so, if I understand you correctly, exactly what you describe.
The saddle shown above is built on a Brooks/Wrights narrow frame.