This looks like a neat project:
 http://blog.komar.be/introducing-the-gh60-keyboard-project/ 
 http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41464.0 
The 60% layout is exactly what I'm looking for, and the ability to make my own layout!
            
neato. for smaller form factors i need arrow keys (thus my noppoo choc mini suits my needs well).
            
            
            
 http://www.keyboardco.com/ 
They updated their 1995-era design!
Such a shame :-( It had a charm to it...
            
 
            
            
Yeah, I liked the old website, too. I like websites that are highly functional, easy to navigate, and pack it all into a tight space.
            
            
            
They have a button for the old design now:
 http://www.keyboardco.com/index-old.asp 
Brilliant!
            
Oh man, with the GBP dropping relative to the USD, I might have to buy something from them again.
            
            
            
haha, not just dropping relative to the USD. Just dropping, full stop.
            
            
            
yeah, i know.. but only one relative price matters to me--gbp/usd.
anyway, i don't really need another keyboard. i got a keyed-up labs tenkeyless with cherry clears that i love, and it made me fall out-of-love with my filco zero. the filco just doesn't feel sturdy and solid and satisfying in the same way.
i hate reference dependent utility.