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The pulling chain in wood is actually an assist to upward movement of the bar, in my opinion and experience...it's not all push.

Of course, the weight in the bar and chain is centered farther away from the handles than the powerhead weight. But it still works out to fairly even, so gravity is more helpful than a detriment with the sloping cut of the Humbolt, imo. Assuming you pivot on the dogs. If you're just trying to...

John, a Stihl 36 inch ES bar and full skip chain weigh about 80 percent of a MS660 powerhead with 3/4 wrap handles, iirc.

As well you should chime in on any such question, Gerry.

That's not true, John. With the Humboldt the powerhead is moving down, pivoting on the dogs, so gravity is in your favor. Unless you aren't doing it right :).

As Austin says, USFS teaches all three. Dent also taught all three, but only used the wide open face when it was desirable to keep the hinge functioning as long as possible. He didn't care much if it was easier to learn for new sawyers...:D. I don't personally think any one type is easier...