This thing was so unexpectedly good!
I've been through two other boards so far, a 70% and a 60%: I got used to both over time, but I always did miss my function row. But this layout is the perfect combination of functionality and compactness, without shoving everything onto another function layer awkwardly. The PBT keycaps feel great, and create an extremely nice sound to type with. The included split spacebar modification was the entire reason I was interested, and I certainly wasn't disappointed. It was quick to install, fits in almost perfectly (Though the second spacebar does seem to be very slightly misaligned with the first), and is an absolute joy to type on. Not only does it feel much nicer to use a smaller spacebar on my left thumb, the degree of functionality you can gain from a whole extra button for your other thumb. From an easily enabled second layer to something as simple as an easier backspace key.
The one gripe I have is the software: It's pathetic. It's confusing, it's unintuitive, and feels like a battle to use, especially for RGB! I had to constantly create new RGB layers, change my colours around, save and reset the board, and eventually overwrite one of the default themes just to get my board showing in a single colour with two keys in a different one.
As long as you minimize your time fighting the software (Ideal to just get your RGB and layers set, then uninstall it forever), this board is absolutely perfect. I do believe I've finally found my endgame board, and for a significantly lower price than most in this hobby spend!
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