Higher leverage will feel 'mushy' because of the mechanical advantage.

[A really low gear made the chain feel like rubber]

A V brake brake lever has a much Lower Mechanical advantage, pulls more cable
because the leverage of the caliper is so much greater. it demands it.

road type, older levers with the cable out the top have less mechanical leverage than Aero

they fall in the middle. V brake levers less yet ..

so for crisper feel on drum Brakes a V lever may make things feel better..

I've used the older road lever, personally, with my mustache bar equipped
Old Stumpjumper rescue.
wheels with Sturmey Elite hubs,sealed axle bearings, freewheel rear,
Snow Cat Rims, Nokian Mount and ground W tires.

N+ 1, I use a different bike when things Thaw.. which is most of the winter
out here.