I'm finishing up my first deck, and I've installed the guard rails using [Simpson FBFZ][1] brackets, and they worked really nicely. I like the idea of metal interfaces, and the design of these connectors allow for a margin of error in the length of the railing.

I want to use the same strategy for the hand rails along the stairs, but am not sure what bracket to use. My first thought was to use the same FBFZ brackets, but I'm not sure if they're designed for angled connections.

I did find [this product from deckorators][2], but I think they're for horizontal angles and I'm unclear whether they support vertical angles.
If it comes to it, I can forgo brackets and just toenail, but would rather not if possible. I also realize that whether I toenail or use a bracket, I'll have to cut the ends of the rail at an angle so that the ends are tight to the posts.

Here is what the FBFZs on the guard railing looks like (balusters are on the inside by design):

Thanks for any suggestions!

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Here is full deck picture (taken before I installed the guard rails):

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  [1]: https://www.strongtie.com/fences_decksandfences/fbf_bracket/p/fbfz
  [2]: https://www.deckorators.com/en/Products/Railing/Railing%20Accessories/rail-and-stair-rail-connectors.aspx#/?color=06001424a9574368bf05c899793d48f8
  [3]: https://i.sstatic.net/dm2O5.jpg
  [4]: https://i.sstatic.net/sDkgs.jpg
  [5]: https://i.sstatic.net/B7eBc.jpg