I should first mention that this is my opinion and may differ with others.
I personally find the HHKB to have a place still.
This hobby in my eyes is all about three things:
1) looks
2) sound
3) showing to people/pleasure of owning
I don't necessarily think that the third point is necessarily bad. It's just human nature, the same way people like to buy super large houses, expensive cars, expensive audio equipment etc...
I think that the HHKB is still one of the best looking keyboards. Also, when I first got it, I was seriously in love with the sound of my type-s, but now, it's not my favourite sound - it still sounds amazing, just I don't love it as much anymore.
Where I think the HHKB has its place is when you need a tool - if you're typing a lot, want something portable, but still want something which is considered great.
The best way that I can put it is this: when I eventually grow out of this hobby of customising, typing for the sound and feel etc... then I can see myself going back to the HHKB.
It's also worth mentioning that whatever keyboard you get your fingers accustomed to will pollute your experience with the HHKB. Moving from a tactile switch, being a simple brown, heavy tactile or even clicky, when typing on the HHKB, the feel will be a wonderfully light curve (which I can't really explain). However, moving from a linear to the HHKB will make the HHKB feel snappier, which wasn't as pleasurable as the prior experience imo (although people may want that snap).
So, if you're actively experimenting and exploring, then I'd personally recommend against the HHKB.
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