I have not yet taken the plunge to learn it, but now that I have adjusted my kinesis in a way that I'm happy with it, I think I'd like to attempt a new layout...
The driving idea behind this layout is to roll as much as possible. This can result in very long one hand runs occasionally, but I think there is high potential for speed. I have disfavored the pinkies more than Colemak or ARENSITO, and also disfavored reaching inward with the index fingers somewhat. I left , and . in place for familiarity's sake, but would likely change their shifted functions.
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However, I haven't decided whether I might be able to get along with a maltron-style left thumb E, and that could offer an even more roll-insane layout...
Has anyone tried anything similar to this? It seems extremely logical to me to place OU above AI in any layout, as it takes only a small motion to move rows, there is almost no increased same-finger issue, and then you can get two more common consonants on to the homerow.
