In-game: Dual bastard swords was cool to play, even with the big penalties I took (ahem, Power Attack +5...).
IRL, if I were to wield weapons, would probably be a rapier, dual short swords, or a longsword in my offhand with a short sword in my main. Use the LS to parry, SS as main weapon, and LS for backup as well ( maybe that should be my cinematic preference, dunno how well that'd work IRL).