> I’d like to see your hypothetical keyboard where control (to say nothing of esc) is anywhere near as easy to reach With multi-function keys (as supported by

> I’d like to see your hypothetical keyboard where control (to say nothing of esc) is anywhere near as easy to reach With multi-function keys (as supported by e.g. QMK-powered keyboards, or software like kmonad) allows adding multiple functions to a key. e.g. "tap-hold": "tap CapsLock key sends 'Escape', hold CapsLock key sends 'Ctrl'" would be useful for someone who uses Vim and/or Emacs. Taking 'tap-hold' a bit further, you can try putting the modifiers (which are only useful when held) under the home row keys: putting Alt, Gui, Ctrl, Shift underneath ASDF, (and reverse: Shift, Ctrl, Gui, Alt underneath JKL;). -- So called "home row modifiers". The advantage is not needing to move the hand, and not needing to use the weaker pinky finger. Although, it can take some getting used to.