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When choosing a handle, we are often attracted by the form, style or finish. One fundamental aspect is often overlooked: comfort to the touch and safety of the gesture.
After all, opening a door is an action we repeat dozens and dozens of time every day. At home, at work, and in public places. And it is precisely the fact that it is a daily task that makes it an important gesture, which should be natural, intuitive, almost reassuring.
Not all handles meet these requirements. A shape that is too angular, a handgrip that it too thin or slick, a lever that is too short: these are small details that over time can make the gesture unpleasant and unsafe.
That’s why choosing a comfortable and well-proportioned handle is essential, especially in environments shared by several people, such as public spaces with frequent flows of people.
How to choose a comfortable handle? A CHECK-LIST TO KEEP IN MIND.
- Rounded corners. They prevent children or distracted people from accidentally bumping into them and hurting themselves. Regardless of the design, classic or modern, handles with rounded profiles are much safer.
- Ergonomic shapes. It is preferable that the handgrip follows the shape of the hand, accompanying it in the gesture. Shapes that are too angular create discontinuity and can be uncomfortable.
- Proportionate dimensions. A handle that is too small does not provide safety. The correct proportion between the handgrip, neck and rose is fundamental to convey balance and comfort.
- Soft-touch finish. A new feature in recent years, painted handles, such as those in matt black or white, they are softer to the touch. This is because the numerous layers of paint create a velvety texture, pleasant to caress, that we could even define as “warmer” as compared with bare metal.
- Solidity of the material. Brass, compared to other materials, has a more “full-bodied” feel, it provides an idea of solidity that makes the gesture more decided and safe.
Some linea calì handles designed for daily comfort.
Ala
With its slender, wind-shaped lines, rounded corners and tapered profile, Ala is a handle that “lets itself be touched” with pleasure.
Aria
Ergonomic shape and wide handgrip, Aria is designed to provide visual lightness and at the same time a solid grip.
Beta
Beta is a handle that does not disturb the gesture but accompanies it with elegance. Characterised by soft and round lines, the shape of the handgrip widens slightly at the centre to offer a natural grip point.
Ibis
Contemporary and organic lines blend with ergonomics studied in detail to provide an elevated comfort and offer a safe and intuitive grip.
Trendy
The name doesn’t lie: Trendy is in step with the times, but it doesn’t forget the importance of functionality. Its wide handgrip, with the slightly inclined profiles, follows the natural movement of the hand and offers a sensation of control and surprising solidity.
Comfort that you feel, every day
SChoosing a handle does not only mean defining an aesthetic detail, but taking care of the daily experience. That is why comfort, ergonomics and safety should be the first characteristics to seek.
With over 140 collections, Linea Calì offers a wide range of solutions that combine style and functionally, always with the quality and elegance of Made in Italy.
Do you need advice on which handle to choose?
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