I like to feel the weight of the bow being drawn into my palm no matter what the bow, which is why I do not prefer a high grip on any bow, including a recurve. That said, I do like a palm swell so that I do not have to drop my wrist dramatically like on a Howard Hill longbow. The Shrew grip feels great and is a very good balance between the extremes. Also, the deflexed riser design gives good stability during the draw and release, as with a number of other deflexed bows. I cannot say the Shrew riser is unique, because other bows I own have similar characteristics, but the Shrew is a very good example of what works best for me.
Allan