a. Good point, rfwftf - without bar tape the handlebars can be a slippery hazard. Especially in summer when hands sweat. So get some, already. duh.
b. craft projects cannot also be functional - not in any way, but especially not on bikes! start simply riding around and shutting up about everything already! plus geese feathers have disease!
c. see above.
And good for you that you haven't fallen into that most trendy and pretentious fad of eliminating your hand brakes. Safety is important. Keeping up with the latest hipster fashion statement is boring.