Perhaps the most vital part of the Gabor ethos is the ability to pivot without panic. Being "better" means having the structural integrity to handle failure and turn it into a pivot point. The Verdict
You don't have to explain why it's better. You just notice it. The fit. The finish. The way it makes you feel put together without trying too hard. emesha gabor better
Instead of standalone filters, use GaborNet —a neural network where the first layer is constrained to Gabor filters. This combines the "hand-crafted" edge detection of Gabor with the learning power of CNNs. Perhaps the most vital part of the Gabor