I don't use a num pad since I switched my stacks to IPv6, but I do like having my mouse closer to the enter key. I use a 60%. I also put my keyboard in my bac

I don't use a num pad since I switched my stacks to IPv6, but I do like having my mouse closer to the enter key. I use a 60%. I also put my keyboard in my backpack 3/4 times a week and move to a hot desk on a different floor when I have some real work to get done. It works for me, I spend most of my time in vim keybindings and have a layer for arrows if I need it. Even when I use my laptop keyboard, moving over to the arrows is annoying to me since I have to take my fingers off the home row. It may be, that people who started with laptop keyboards instead of model M keyboards prefer what they are used to and what they learned on. It's not a trend, it's a workflow. I touch type but I have keycaps with letters, I have a red escape key and a tux for the mod4, because I like the look. I hope I'm not going to hell for that.