Comment by hardwaresofton | Hacker News Reader

Comment by hardwaresofton | Hacker News Reader

While note quite as cool as a 40% I've personally been very happy with a Mistel Barocco[0]. The MS Sculpt was one of the best keyboards I'd ever used before that opened my eyes to properly done ergonomics.

My keyboard journey actually went like this:

- keyboards not worth mentioning

- MS Ergonomic 4000

- keyboards not worth mentioning

- Microsoft Sculpt

- Filco Majestouch 2

- Unicomp M

- Mistel Barocco

I have to say, the first jump to tactile keyboards was uplifting. I felt like I could touch-type more quickly with more certainty which was nice. Can't say that it's all uphill from there (not all switches are even tactile), but finding both split and tactile was great and my hands have never felt better.

Also, make sure to check out wooden Filco wood rests. But it looks like they're only made in Japan (which is where I happen to be currently) -- none of the grime and all of the support of "gel" wrist rests.

Some other interesting entries in the split+tactile space:

- https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com/

- https://www.zsa.io/moonlander

[0]: https://mistelkeyboard.com/products/d7283e95f4ffcbc7b90f2dc5...

I've been a huge fan of the Microsoft Sculpt for years. Its the only keyboard that doesn't hurt my wrists/hands hurt. Just my personal preference.

I tried the Moonlander for a bit, but could never get over the learning curve (it is very very steep). It's build quality is fantastic, is amazingly customizable, but the shape didn't work with my brain/muscle memory.

I went back to the Sculpt. If they ever decide to discontinue them I guess I'll need to stock up.

I ran through 3 MS sculpts over the years and was very happy. The function keys on the sculpt are pretty bad and so was the longevity. Had to switch out the keyboard quite frequently because the palm rest turned disgusting :D

I switched to the KinesisGaming Split + Cherry MX Brown keyboard a few month ago and don't regret it so far.

Sometimes I miss the tiny sculpt because it takes up less space on the desk, but I do not miss having to switch batteries :D

> but I do not miss having to switch batteries

Wow, how much do you type? Mine last more than a year.

Actually, the batteries it came with only ran out last week and I thought the keyboard itself was dead, since it happened all of a sudden after I moved apartments.

I also use the sculpt and the batteries do last a while.

The led hidden between the space bar buttons should flash red when it is low on batteries.

Never heard of the barocco, thanks. If they made that keyboard with bluetooth (particularly the 60% version) I'd be sold. Currently using a Nuphy F1 which is minimal yet sadly not split.

Never heard of the Nuphy! Looks like we've both learned of some new keyboards today!

I've always wondered why there weren't more wireless keyboards, and it's relatively reasonably priced. Looks like an awesome board, maybe they'll have a split version at some point...

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