At the end of the day, change happens. Nothing stays the same. Periods of adjustment follow. People adapt eventually. Again a couple positives/possibilities with this change are.... 1. The heat shield doesn't have to be used like on the new JJs. 2. if you want to paint the bare metal handle piece you certainly can. Probably doesn't even need to be high heat. 3. (Most important IMO) is that wood handles WILL fit these.
Plus, if your not happy with how 1 handle looks, you can order a replacement handle. I have a feeling in the next 3-5 years there's bound to be a couple dozen NIB extras sitting around WKCr garages and boneyards. Oh and again this opens things up for customization.
Throwback 50s MTH OTG "Heritage Edition" anyone?
The vent would be in the right position "turned away" from the lid handle... Like back in the day.