I feel old enough to confidently say - 1800 layout is by far the best layout you can get on the PC. Period.
But my God, that thing is ugly. It would look so much better if the empty space below the F keys was smaller. I think FC980 polished this layout to perfection. Too bad it doesn't have any kind of aluminium case.
Oh dude you might like the Hineybush 1800. Seen it? Not quite the same as FC980, but pretty badass.
Wish FC980 (or any Topre) had an aluminum option. Sucks.
I like this layout, though I intend to fill F row with artsians. Maybe that's why I like it haha. Would enjoy if there were no spaces between those keys, but I'm happy with this for sure.