When i model i usually use sub d but always try to use other methods too each trains the mind to see what you might miss if you get used to modeling one way ! I do have to say im not a fan of splines just because i think it takes alot of the creative process out but it does have its uses i like sub d because its more like sculpting especially when you dont use templates most of the time ill sketch something out or see somthing that makes me want to model sometimes ill use a template for the face or part of it then let my mind do the rest like teyon i also do alot of point edidting ALOT lol but getting the form down is relly important to me because you can add detail for ever TrUST ME I hope this helps Im with teyon i think rhino is def one of the best though im a die hard LW user some other great apps are meesiah which is a plug in for lw but they are releasing a full app definetly worth looking into if these guys can make their app half as good as the plugin it will someday be the best !