No I'm not talking about the Jersey shore....

I'm gathering parts for a project that I hope to be my do everything bike based off of a 74 International. I acquired a set of MAFAC Guidonnet brake levers that will look quite smashing for the "period" feel I'm going for. Is anyone running levers like this on a bike that gets a lot of miles? Or are they now more for a vintage vibe? I've grown accustomed to riding on the hoods a lot so not having hoods will be a change at first for me. Thoughts?