Where is the quirk ?

 From:  kevjon
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> I don't know why but the essential is that is working and more efficient for my case than the Cevjon method who works only with / / & horizontal curves and more speedy to make as the trimed curves are yet drawn! :)

Your curves don't have to be horizontal for the loft to work.

When you are creating organic shapes (like yours) then you will usually find loft works best.
~Kevin~