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  • Recent winners include a combination lock that uses letters rather than numbers, a handstrap stapler that fits in the palm for stapling paper to the wall, and oversized rubber bands with labels.

    The Elegant Solution Matthew E. May 2007

  • They range in size from a little leather thing with a handstrap, reminiscent of Jerry Seinfeld's "European carry-all", up to what looks like the great-aunt-sized jumbo shoulder purse suitable for carrying a range of accessories.

    In the Land of the Man-purse gregarious monk 2007

  • They range in size from a little leather thing with a handstrap, reminiscent of Jerry Seinfeld's "European carry-all", up to what looks like the great-aunt-sized jumbo shoulder purse suitable for carrying a range of accessories.

    Archive 2007-06-01 gregarious monk 2007

  • The next morning, Sunday, the 9th of March, with my shawl wrapped up in a handstrap, and my overcoat and rubbers on,

    The adventures of two Alabama boys, 1912

  • Other features include minimal bulk, a convenient typing stand and a handstrap.

    MacNN | The Macintosh News Network 2010

  • Other features include minimal bulk, a convenient typing stand and a handstrap.

    MacNN | The Macintosh News Network 2010

  • The handstrap seems much more practical for that sort of holding.

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) 2010

  • Other features include minimal bulk, a convenient typing stand and a handstrap.

    MacNN | The Macintosh News Network 2010

  • Maybe a handstrap is something that you can virtually anywhere, but before I go buy one I thought I'd stop by and ask if anyone has a particular favorite.

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) 2010

  • I've never used a handstrap, but I tend to carry my camera around for long periods of time by the grip and I tend to just wrap the next strap around my wrist a few times to get that done.

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) 2010

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