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Sadly these minimal layouts only really work with something resembling ANSI Layout. I would need ISO for German and then it quickly stops making any sense. Also steep learning curves and layering is less efficient for me than a standard keyboard. My job involves text, numbers, some coding. I need all the keys available. I love them but can't really use them. I ended up with a Realforce Topre full size - very nice tbh.

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I like using the layering with my Ergodox keyboard because it helps keep special characters I frequently use (parens, braces, brackets, etc) right under my fingers in a relaxes position. It alleviated a lot of finger strain I was feeling reaching for the keys (and reaching for shift especially) so frequently.

Though I do have a standard layout with the number/symbols row available as well.

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