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@Dammit
If the primary motivation is aesthetic then go for deep traditional track drops, and run a coaster brake on the back wheel.
That way you can have the clean bars/no brakes look, yet still stop easily whilst also not having to contend with a fixed drivetrain and a low bottom bracket height.