For the past 5 years or so I’ve been using an HHKB and I’ve grown to love its layout. The (smaller) Delete, ~ and \ key placements is something I enjoy. The ~ key is used a lot in my native language and this placement is much more ergonomic for me.
I’ve been out of the keyboard scene ever since I got the HHKB and I’ve been considering building a new board to try whatever new switches have come out since then.
Not looking to create a PCB myself, would rather use something that already exists and preferably doesn’t require any soldering. 65%-ish with arrow keys would be my preferred form factor.
Anything like that in the market? Thanks!
Perhaps the TEX Shura?
It has a number of options for keys on various positions. The bottom row also works for some “unsopprted” combinations of keys, e.g. With 2u spacebars and different mods on the outside.
Fair warning though: using the trackpoint requires either using the standard keycaps, or cutting into your own. Similarly the arrow key cluster uses 0.8u keys, meaning you need to shave off parts of regular keycaps. I’ve down this to use Cherry profile caps.
Appreciate the reply but I’m only considering boards with the mentioned key placements.
I already own a Leopold FC660C (which is quite nice) but I never use it because typing in my native language feels uncomfortable.
I think you can get those key placements on the Shura? If you look at this layout options image and think to apply the green and blue swaps, isn’t that HHKB on all but the bottom row?