Oh hell yes, the compact layouts that keep their numpads are my usual preference, though in adding numpads I also decided to do my own plates on my home laser, and that was easier without longer keys, so they got a little… weird.
First one. Did my own (slightly cockeyed) legends on the keycaps.
Second one. F Row returns. Tried to make a case that fit the weird layout. More DIY legends.
Third one. Tried to do a southpaw and minimize the need for custom keys, though it still benefits from a few.
Back to F-row-less. Careful selection can make this work with purchased caps. It also has a PCB, though the microcontroller is just manually wired instead of being integrated or even socketed.
Oh hell yes, the compact layouts that keep their numpads are my usual preference, though in adding numpads I also decided to do my own plates on my home laser, and that was easier without longer keys, so they got a little… weird.