The eye is big enough. I only do loop method, that is whenever possible. I have Bohins but haven't really tried them yet. I did one small test stitch but went back to the John James. I don't like to change up in the middle of a project. I have enough problems trying to keep uniformity of stitches as it is. :)
Try the John James and Anchor, either are a great product and one thing is for sure you are not out of a lot of money.