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@hugo7
Yeap, on balance I'd go for something like this. The only problem maybe that the clamp might not work. i have one of those and it doesn't fit in my similar looking nothroad-style bars.
Check out velo orange and do some measuring. I think tokyo fixed gear can get their stuff.
I just use a a crosstop.
Your bars are pretty low, so I'm guessing your position is mirroring something like dropbars. So I recon double levers would be more comfortable, as mdcc suggested. Just get some old second hand ones from ebay. I've got a couple of sets if you want to borrow some to tryout. Gum coloured dia compe would look best with brown tape. IMO nothing silly about having 2 sets of levers with only one working brake.
It will a bit. So maybe buy a cheapo tektro one and see what you think.
IMO bar set up is one of those things that's not worth spending money on until you know from experience what you want. There are so many variations with so many pros and cons, you're best just buying second hand bits and trying them out.