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  I've been without numpad for a while now, and I've not really noticed the loss (I'm a programmer, not an accountant, so YMMV).
context: Just curious what you do with the computer that you could live without numbers at all? I feel like I would have a hard time without the function key row, losing the number row would be impossible (I’m a programmer). >
  
  ? 
  I also program fulltime and use a 35%, you just have layers for your numbers and symbols. Ends up being faster than larger keyboards once you get used to it (for me at least), less finger movement overall. >
  
  I’m intrigued. Besides the time spent relearning the muscle memory I worry that it would spoil me using any other keyboard in the off chance I need to. >
  
  I can see that, I use a QAZ at work and a corne at home, and the first 1-2 weeks my fingers were a little confused going between them, but then it was okay. 
  It’s not quite as bad as you’d think though, as a programmer I’m assuming you’ve been typing on standard keyboards for a loooong time—switching back to those is super easy. Switching between sub-40s can be a little tricky at first, but you can make keymaps that are similar to make that easier. 
  If you’re interested, check out something as a middle ground, like a Lily58–it’s an ortho split with a number row. From there, you can make a keymap that doesn’t use the number row to try it out, and then you still have the number row as a fallback for when you get frustrated. 
  If you don’t like orthosplit you could try like a preonic or something similar, or if you’re already using a 60% you can do this too with that. I think layer switching is a little easier on splits because toggling layers with thumbs works a little better for me, but ymmv. 
  Best part of sub-40s is building keyboards is cheaper, so you can accumulate a bunch more 😂. Take care of your wallet! >
  
  This was really helpful for me as someone in a similar boat. You don’t have much trouble going from something ortho back to traditional board layouts? >
  
  I’ve used a 40% daily. General use was fine but gaming was more of a challenge. 
  I’m waiting for a new keycap set for my UT47.2 at the moment and then I’ll bring it into use again :) >
  
  I've tried a couple profiles on my ut47.2 and dsa has been my favorite for it. Curious which set you are waiting for. >
  
  I've been struggling to find keysets which both fit and have the right labels. I think DSS Lightcycle is the answer and it's due any moment now....! well, it was due Q3 last year but here we are :) >
  
  And here we are indeed. Same issue, waiting on kam superuser >
  
  ooh, that's nice... and is it a flat profile too? interesting...
  I like the keyboard it's demo'd on too... a candy bar I think? I'm quite fancying a keychron Q9 as a 40% with ISO support and normal sized caps...
  Edir: Actually this demo keyboard I like too.. what's that? >
  
  Pretty sure it's a flat profile in the pictures yeah. The demo keyboard is the whimsy. Honestly don't know if it's a real board or just a render. Pretty darn neat though >
  
  
  with a layout shamelessly inspired by the brilliant UT47.2
  
  I thought the layout looked familiar :) just with a screen and a rotary encoder... I think it's one of those things that has existed but may never again... >
  
  Fruitbar? I'm keen to pick up one in R2. >
  
  Me too but just for the case for me ;) cherry profile is impossible on flat keyboard >
  
  I'm interested in buying a 40%. How's it going for daily use? I'm currently using a 60% for daily use and I like the size but wish it was a bit smaller so that it would be easier to bring to school. You can change the layers so it's easier to use numbers if you want. >
  
  There is Pochi currently in GB if you are looking for a budget entry 40% board. >
  
  Found it on mollecue. Should I buy it from there or from somewhere else? What does the stack do? >
  
  I think mollecue is the only vendor for this board.
  The stack seems to be used for tilting the board to achieve the desired typing angle.
  I saw there is a channel on the 40s discord that you get access to by going to #join-ic-roles-here and typing in ?rank pochi. >
  
  Interesting. I'm not finding a lot of keycap sets for 40% keyboards. Where is the best place to buy them from? >
  
  40s cover all ways of form factors and even more keyboard layouts than that. So there isn't a generic keycap combination you'll need and it depends a lot on what kinds of keyboard you want to kit.
  Newer manufacturers tend to often have very large base kits that are able to cover 40s.
  And if you go for uniform profile (e.g. DSA, XDA) you just have to find the right size.
  Shops that come to my mind are Novelkeys, Cannonkeys or KBDFans with the former recently adding new keycap set that support minivan style 40s in their basekit.
  The nice thing about pochi is that it is base kit compatible which means that you should be able to kit it with the base set of most generic (ANSI) keycap sets. >
  
  So would something like the kinetic labs whale or seal work for it? >
  
  I think it would work. 
  Backspace will be colour of the alphas though so you might want to look at something like NicePBT Retro Mizu or NicePBT Grey on Black or WS Kraken if you are looking for similar colours but better kitting options. >
  
  Thanks, I'm thinking of buying either NicePBT Grey on Black or PBTFANS WOB. >
  
  Why do you think you won’t have numbers?  Just set up layers and learn to use them. >
  
  Layers? Just type the number into Google and copy the search result!
  /s >
  
  I don't think I could do it. >
  
  Bro got a numless 65% and still calling it a 40. >
  
  I think it's more like a numless tkl actually in this case but yeah, everything that doesn't have numrow is 40 lol >
  
  Keeb deets please, anyone? >
  
  which wrist rest is that? does it come in tkl size? >
  
  Not sure what one specifically, but that is the cooler master logo on it. >
  
  thanks was half asleep looking at it. Looks like the WR530 or something. It appears to be all foam though which is not what I'm looking for. >
  
  What material do you recommend for a wrist pad? >
  
  all personal preference. I'm currently using a TKL Redragon P035 Meteor S Computer Keyboard Wrist Rest >
  
  Do you have a link for those keycaps? >
  
  From someone who has handled Artifact Bloom caps for a build, those look a LOT like Artifact Bloom Rainbow. Could be wrong.