I have an AEK64 (https://i.redd.it/jqm5upnc1gfx.jpg https://i.redd.it/jqm5upnc1gfx.jpg) that I've been using for the past 4+ years. It's a 60% keyboard that I

I have an AEK64 (https://i.redd.it/jqm5upnc1gfx.jpg https://i.redd.it/jqm5upnc1gfx.jpg) that I've been using for the past 4+ years. It's a 60% keyboard that I built by harvesting the switches (dampened cream ALPS) and Keycaps (PBT Dye Sub) from an Apple Extended Keyboard II, and then using Hasu's PCB and a custom laser cut plate and wooden case. It's comfortable to type on (those old ALPS switches are much better than the modern switches), quiet, the keycaps are mac specific, and it looks great. I find no real downsides to a 60% layout, especially since it's programmable so I can map the keys however I want. I went through a ton of different keyboards (everything from a Model M to an ortholinear to an Ergodox to a Topre board), and haven't found anything that I like better. So much so that I built 2 of them (for home and work) and then sold most of my other boards.