Shower Valve breakdown
The handle fits onto the broach

The biggest lesson here is the size and shape of the broach is specific to the manufacturer.


One size does not fit all.
One brand will not fit another


Yes there are exceptions to every rule but this is 99.9% true.
Also worth mentioning is if you are willing to pay the price you can find a company that will make you a new stem from scratch, but this of course will be very expensive.

Some common pics of shower faucets (ok just 2)

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