Very happy with my MoErgo Glove80, but it’s bigger than you want. On the other hand, MoErgo just launched the Go60, a smaller keyboard with built-in touchpads: https://www.moergo.com/pages/go60

Nice writeup, thanks for sharing. How long did it take you to get back to normal typing speed? Did you practice? Qwerty layout, or did you change that as well?

True, true. I am very close to getting a Voyager for that use case, and for experimenting with different switches, etc, since its easier. I also think the QMK-based configuration the Glove uses is more powerful than the Voyager’s system, but harder to use.

Yep, that’s true.

The case came with the Glove80, in fact it was shipped inside it.

Looking good!

I use Neovim, yes. I’ve actually rotated the trackball about 45° now, feels more natural for the right hand when I shift from the keyboard to it. Needs some adjustments but I think this will be better than with the regular mouse.

It’s really nice being able to scroll by twisting the trackball!

I like it a lot, but as you say it takes a lot of getting used to and practice. I don’t think my WPM is near what it is on a regular keyboard, but we’re talking a few weeks of use versus 30 years of muscle memory … I’m gradually switching over to the Glove. Funnily enough I write better on it when I’m not thinking about it at all.

Yes, or, I’ve had the mouse to the right, too. But I think it makes the most sense in the middle.

The Scylla looks pretty nice too!

2025 is the year of the Linux desktop ergomech keyboard

I actually cast Mage Hand when I need to use it while typing.

Got to spend your money on something, right? I figured it’s a tool I’m using for 8 hours a day to make a living, so it’s worth it to avoid more tendonitis/RSI.

No, this is actually my first split/ergo keyboard. I considered the Moonlander as well, but figured I’d go straight for the endgame, haha. The keywells really work great. My hands are on the larger side though, so I can reach all the keys with ease.

Yep! Having a great time with it.