Thoughts about custom qwertz 65% layout

[mfoo]

Hey,

what do you guys think about my layout?
Options im currently considering:
- Moving the right shift key 1unit left, and replacing print with circumflex for a third function key
- Splitting up enter / backspace (i could probably split up enter even after the layout is cut)

Any ideas for improvement?

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[Findecanor]

I think Enter and Backspace were already too far away.

I would suggest that you use a regular layout with a normal ISO Enter key and have a column of 1×1 keys on the right side with the arrows below. In other words, the same layout as the White Fox.
That would not be a larger keyboard and it would make it easier for you to quickly find the arrow keys by touch. You could put readily available ^ and Del keys in the right column... and you would get a free spot for another key above → unless you want to leave it blank.

[Rimrul]

That big ass enter will make it hard to get keycaps.

[mfoo]

You are probably right, although the enter key is about as far away as a normal iso enter key. I just dont like the half attached column of one unit keys in the white fox layout.
I think I will reduce it to 60%, move print to the function layer and merge the two accent keys into one:

The 1.5u backspace probably doesnt help with keycap availability though.