HHKB Keyboard.

The first thing you notice about an HHKB is how much is missing. There is no number pad, no dedicated arrow cluster, and no separate function row. Many actions move onto an Fn layer, while Control sits in a position that is easier to reach.

The layout asks for a little new muscle memory. Arrow keys, Delete, and function keys cause a pause at first. Once the combinations settle in, both hands spend more time around the main key area, with less movement while coding or writing. The compact footprint also leaves the mouse closer.

I keep it because the layout is stable. The keyboard does not depend on a collection of knobs, displays, or distracting software features. Daily use stays focused on the keys, the Fn layer, and a small number of mappings that can be adjusted when needed. Moving to another computer changes the connection, not the typing habits.

HHKB is selective about its user. People who spend a lot of time in spreadsheets or depend on dedicated arrow keys and a number pad may keep fighting the layout. It is also expensive for a keyboard with deliberate omissions. Try the layout, or at least understand the tradeoff, before buying one.