diff --git a/gtk2_ardour/clearlooks.rc.in b/gtk2_ardour/clearlooks.rc.in
index 4c7bcef5dd..016abae204 100644
--- a/gtk2_ardour/clearlooks.rc.in
+++ b/gtk2_ardour/clearlooks.rc.in
@@ -661,8 +661,6 @@ style "medium_bold_entry"  = "medium_bold_text"
 
 style "small_entry" = "small_text"
 {
-	xthickness = 3
-	ythickness = 3
 	fg[NORMAL] = @texts
 	fg[ACTIVE] = @contrasting_indicator
 	fg[SELECTED] = @fg_selected