I find Grafs to run a bit short compared to Bauer/CCM. The issue is I'm not sure it is a full 1/2 size. I wear a 5 in Graf (535) and a 4.5 in CCM/Bauer. But as you said, trying them on is really the only test that counts.
CCM HG97 is my favorite. I'd say pro stock 2nPro is right there too, but the palms on the retail gloves are waaaaay to thick. They'll last forever but...can't feel the stick like that.
My Eagle L29 Vintage gloves made from real goat (horse?) leather are the best gloves ever made. Nobody can convince me otherwise. I have them in blue and I've been looking for a pair in black forever. I actually found a pair on eBay a couple years ago but someone else beat me to them. I would have paid double the buy now price.
I love my CCM 4-Roll IIs (2012 model) (Pro Stock). Hard to find but super comfortable especially if you have a wide hand.
I also have a few pairs of STX HPRs (2017 model) and for a 4-roll they are fairly tight in the backhand but I really like them.