It makes me feel a little better to see even on Ken's work here that it's not all perfection. And I'm sure I'll catch flak for that but I think cutting perfect English scroll is a recent trend. Maybe because of magnification? As I understand this style was invented to cover spaces economically and without superfluous ornament. The overall form was the emphasis and not the individual scroll.
Just an observation and I don't have a lot of experience firsthand with very many examples. I"m sure there are many exceptions to this.
As I''ve said before, feel free to give me a virtual rap across the knuckles if I'm off base in this line of thought.
perfection seems to evaporate with increasing magnification. the overall image is what appeals to me. if the work is so complicated in nature, i think it's a waste of time seeking out a tiny imperfection.