Originally Posted by
mbaglio100
Gauging the relative speed of a straight versus a D/E misses, imo, the critical point. Here's a simple rule, known hereafter and for all eternity- or at least until this thread dies- as Michael's Maxim[1]:
If at any time, for any reason, you find yourself thinking "Y'know, maybe I should use a D/E today.." ...then you'd better use a D/E that day.
[1]The corollary to the above rule is The Lawson Stone Paradox: "The weird thing about really epic bad technique is that you will cut everything on your face except hair."