I have had a look at the popular five-or-so, and really, no adjusting is going to get around the fact that I didn't like typing on any of them more than I like

I have had a look at the popular five-or-so, and really, no adjusting is going to get around the fact that I didn't like typing on any of them more than I like a flat, spacey key design with short travel. And "regular keyboards" are a nightmare. They don't push your finger back when they activate. I can sure understand where you're coming from, because I too have had the experience of being frustrated with a keyboard to the point where my wrists hurt all the time and I just avoid typing until I get to use something passable. It's just that what's considered "ergonomic" is tied directly to the usage case. Many people won't find what you found where you looked for it.