I always read where two half hitches is recommended for many tasks, but in my knotting experiences I much prefer the look and feel of two reversed hh's. Since I'm a fisherman, I'm always debating on what hitch to use on my anchors, mooring ring, and several other tie offs around my boat. So I'm constantly testing out the Buntline, Lobster Buoy(I really like), two hh's, two reversed hh's(I really like), the fisherman's bend, the anchor bend variant etc.
In my experience's, the Anchor Bend Variant is an excellent choice for tying on small anchors. The common recommendation in the fishing community is to tie the Fisherman's Bend on your anchors, I just don't like the way the last half hitch rides. I don't care for how the last half hitch rides in the two hh's scenario either. If you'll notice, the last half hitch in both of those doesn't really get good and snug. Two reversed hh's snugs and rides the SE much more compact and tight IMO...plus looks great. I think the Lobster Buoy Hitch, Buntline Hitch, Anchor Bend Variant and two reversed hh's are much more attractive and better than the FB or two hh's.
I love fiddling around with these various hitches, what's your favorite hitch to use in these situations? For example, if I'm towing a car, I'll probalby use a slipped Buntline or two reversed hh's. Another funny example is the fact that all four anchors in my boat have four different hitches tied to them. One's the Lobster Buoy, one's two reversed hh's, one's a buntilne and the other is the anchor bend variant. Isn't that crazy, further proof I'm a knot nut.