I, too, am partial to electric starters. Especially on the first start of the day when engines can be particularly balky.
However, there are times when getting to a starter is inconvenient, such as when setting the idle adjustment. All the starting and stopping, kneeling down, etc, can be a PITA.

If you have to start by hand, try this:

Place your thumb on the tip of the spinner, and 2 fingers on the prop where it meets the spinner. In a twisting motion, flip it Clockwise (like spinning a top). I think grasping the spinner is safer than flipping outboard on the prop, plus you can spin it faster.

Of course, retract your hand so it doesn't get tangled in the prop. You'll need to position your prop against compression at approx. the 1:35 position.

If you're a lefty, I wouldn't recommend it, tho'.