The most common cowboy hat brim styles are: Flat: A cowboy hat with a flat brim has no curling or shaping. Low: A low brim generally is curled down slightly only at the front of the hat. Full Taco: Brims labeled as “Taco” feature sharply curved left and right sides of the brim, curling upward in a more singular shape than other brims.

There are several types of cowboy hat brim shapes, each with its own unique characteristics. The most common brim shapes are: Brim Shape Flat brim A straight, level brim that runs parallel to the ground. Often associated with rodeo and Western sports. Turned-up brim A brim that is slightly turned up on the sides, creating a subtle curve.