Hand grinding for espresso

Brewing at home, I like to use hand grinder.

I'd be interested in hearing what people do, in terms of manual grinders for espresso. One of my first grinders was (still have it, but is only on display, up above the cabinets) a hand-grinder. Plastic resin or some such material and generates quite a bit of static, noticeable after you open the drawer. Very nice fine/course control, though.

I've not though of using it for espresso but wonder, now, if it would beat my Gaggia MM (entry level burr grinder - just over $100 Canadian). My espresso maker is only a Breville Cafe Roma (thermoblock) so I don't really need Mazer level quality, but may pull down the old hand grinder for a try.

I've shifted somewhat to Aeropress over the past couple months (use same setting on the Gaggia as I do for espresso - 3 or 4 ticks off finest, depending on bean), making Americano-style cups, but am not convinced this is the best way to enjoy what I home roast. May go for a Chemex next - don't think I have the patience or time for a vac pot - and could certainly use the manual grinder for this preparation. Thanks for the prodding, 1oz Black!

My usual brewing is drip brewing, followed by moka pot.
I have a gaggia classic and mdf grinder for espresso.

When I use the classic, I use mdf.
But I am using the classic 1-2 times for a month.