I’ve been through quite a few different keyboard types and sizes in the past 5-6 years and settled on a 42 key corne style as well which I really like. The speed is not the main thing that I’m after, it’s not having to move my hands around and the ability to customize it.

My suggestion to everyone trying new keyboards is the same: ignore the layouts of other people, make something that feels natural to you. Which key does it feel more natural to press for curly braces? Just put the damn thing where you want it to be. It’s much easier to change the keyboard to match your preferences than having to learn a new layout.