Used to be a full Windsor but sometimes the length would not be quite right due to the thickness of the knot. Switched over to the Pratt/Shelby and a perfect knot every time.
I think - correct me if I'm wrong - that the original post was asking about the eldredge/edietiy knot. I've learned to tie these knots and I think they're fun and interesting, but I would never wear them to a truly formal event. I've worn them to a few sorority/Evans Scholar 'formal' events; they're definitely a conversation starter in situations where the APPEARANCE of formalwear is more important than abiding to the true definitions. If you decide to learn how to tie one of these knots, I suggest learning the "Ellie" variation. This provides a loop on the back of the knot to sneak the short end through so it finishes closer to a normal knot, rather than tucking the excess back into the collar. Attached is my best attempt at the Ellie. I think it looks pretty neat with a striped tie.
Knotty: When we were young, my brothers and I wore clip-on ties (church, garden parties, ect..), and I didn't begin to learn how to knot my own ties (four-in-hand), until I joined the Army.
"A true gent will always wear his [tie] well". Mr. Coward
Growing up I was always a 4 in hand tie kind of guy it was easy and just what I knew until my 30's after getting out of the military I became more of a Windsor dbl Windsor knot guy though more technically challenging to tie I liked the bulkier feel and look to a Windsor or dbl Windsor knot. Some of the newer knots I personally find silly looking.
I usually tie a Windsor because I have OCD and can't stand a knot that's uneven, even though I can't see it I know it's there. But if I'm in a hurry I tie a schoolboy knot also known as a simple knot. If I feel like showing off I tie a Trinity, Eldredge, or Van Wijk which are all complicated and take me several tries to get right.