I have been using a piantor built for me by beekeeb.com, and am enjoying the more agressive stagger than my previous Ergodox. However, my typing experience is being spoiled by how tight the key spacing is. I have large hands, and can span an octave on a full-size piano; the Piantor is downright cramped.
In looking for a possible replacement (the Kyria was my primary option, but I guess splitkb.com has entirely given up on selling pre-builts, and I don’t solder), what should I be looking at for specs to get some wider spacing on the keys? Is it simply “key spacing?”
Most commercial keyboards are fine; my prior was an Ergodox and the spacing was fine. The Piantor supplies that - it might even be a touch too much, but it’s still better than the tepid stagger on the Ergos.
Interesting. I have the MBK Legends, which look about as sculpted as those CS Chicago ones; both of the others do have quite a different profile. You may be right; if so, I should try the KLPs, because they’re pretty extreme!
I do think splay is part of my issue, in any case - I feel as if I have to force my fingers closer together than they naturally tend toward.
It’s still cheaper than a new KB, and so worth a shot - thank you!