This post shares, from an accessibility perspective, a T handle mug review. The mug is made by Carter Designs. I share my thoughts and a loved one’s experience.
Accessible Mugs Can Be Helpful
Swelling, strength, mobility issues with fingers or hands–among other things–can make it very helpful to have a mug that works for your body and circumstances.
This T Handle mug is the third type of mug that I’m reviewing for accessibility on the blog. I bought it, paying retail price, from The Wright Stuff.
T Handle Mug Specs
- Volume: If you fill it reasonably below the top, it holds 12 ounces (340 grams) of liquid. If you fill it to the very brim, it holds about 15 ounces. But, for obvious reasons, 12 or less is recommended.
- Size: 4.5″ (114mm) tall, 3.75″(92mm) diameter
- Weight: 12.15 ounces (344 grams) empty. Adding 12 ounces of water brings the total weight up to about 1.5 pounds (685 grams).
- Materials: Porcelain. I could only find the mug in this size and in the color white.
- Care instructions: Listed as dishwasher and microwave safe.
- Microwaving Results: When I microwaved water from cool to boiling in my microwave–stopping as soon as the water boiled–parts of the mug’s handle registered 145F with my laser thermometer. So, please exercise caution if you microwave it. Carefully determine whether the handle is a safe temperature to hold before you grab it.
Review of User Experiences
The T Handle mug looks like a classic white mug, except for the unusual T-shaped handle. When I first tried it, I wasn’t sure what to think. But, with a little experimenting, I appreciated the T-shaped handle. Still, I personally prefer a regular mug handle.
With the concerns that my loved one has–finger swelling and grip/strength issues–my biggest concern with this mug, like with the CURVD mug I reviewed, was the weight. The T-Handle mug weighs about the same–just slightly less–than the CURVD mug.
My relative liked the look of the T Handle mug and, to my surprise, was very enthusiastic about the handle. She liked the control it gave her when she slid her fingers around it and was able to place her thumb on top of the handle. She remarked that she loves mugs this size, but that the weight is a downside for her.
After we try out this mug for a few months, I’ll update the review if we have any new insights or perspectives.
If you have any experience with this kind of mug, or other suggestions, I’d love to hear them! Please share them in the comments.
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