Pull handles with consistent cross-section

Now focus on what the handle feels like to grip. The cross-section shape determines comfort.

Pull ten handles and then cut each one in half to compare cross-sections.

What you want

• A comfortable rounded shape (not flat like a ribbon, not round like a coil)
• Slightly wider than tall (like a flattened oval)
• All ten should look similar in width and thickness at matching points

Why cross-section matters

A flat handle digs into your fingers. A round handle feels clumsy. The ideal is somewhere between: a gentle oval that nestles into the crook of your finger.

Hold each one as if you were gripping a mug. Does it feel natural?