I think my first espresso cups were Ikea or IPA? but the handles aren't my favorite. If you need a set cheap it's hard to go wrong with Ikea stuff in general.
I attached a picture of the mug handle of the Not Neutral Lino. The handle is the only reason I really like the Notneutral mugs over everything else. The top is flat and the thumb just really feels comfortable there. The fingers mold around the handle and don't pinch or have pressure...really it's something you would never notice until you try it.