I was in a similar situation, and found a solution that works for me! TDLR; Topre’s feel is still best, but Cherry SILENT Red (not to be confused with Cherry Re

I was in a similar situation, and found a solution that works for me! TDLR; Topre’s feel is still best, but Cherry SILENT Red (not to be confused with Cherry Red) is “close enough”, while opening the door to the larger world of custom and specialized ergonomic keyboards. Like you, I prefer the sensation of typing with Topre switches. But I cannot escape the fact that ergonomics is by far the most important factor for my health — and as you know, there are sadly few keyboards on the market with Topre switches, let alone those focused on extreme ergonomics. (Again to emphasize the importance of ergonomics; as pleasing as aesthetics and sound and feel can be, they do not cancel out RSI). Fortunately, I found a keyboard (and switch) with incredible ergonomics, aesthetics, AND great tactile and auditory sensation! Specifically, I use the ZSA Moonlander with Cherry MX Silent Red switches. I’ll spare you the rant about how amazing the ZSA Moonlander keyboard is with its ergonomics and firmware customizability, and explain Cherry Silent Red versus Topre. The main problem I have with most mechanical “spring” key switches is the jarring nature when they bottom-out (as well as the loud click of some, which I personally hate); it’s very clear when the switch bottoms out abruptly and violently and makes a “clack” sound (not to be confused with the loud “click” sound that clicky switches like Cherry Blue make that some people like). I prefer a smoother sound and feel. Unlike any other Cherry switch (or any others I’m aware of), the Cherry Silent Red has effectively a rubber pad on both the downstroke and the upstroke, avoiding the harshest “clacking” you get from mechanical spring switches that also is shared by Topre. Now with that said, Topre still has an overall smoother and more graceful “force curve” than any “linear” spring switch will provide. But the rubber padding makes a huge difference and is (at least for me) good enough.