This not specifically about Colemak, but since I'm learning this layout, I might as well post this here.

I am trying to learn to touch type properly for the first time. Looking at a diagram of which finger hits which key, I noticed the problem with the left hand:

The left hand columns are staggered to the right, just like the right hand columns. But it doesn't feel natural. My left ring and middle fingers keep looking for the X and C, as moving them down-and-right feels awkward.

So I wanted to find out what are the most comfortable and natural-feeling movements for my fingers. I placed my fingers on the home row, at their usual positions. Now, I reached for the top and bottom rows, but according to what feels right, instead of following the above diagram. I came up with this:

So yes, basically the left hand columns are staggered to the left now, putting the wrist in a more natural position, like on ergonomic keyboards. It's a bit of a mess though. I think it's because the amount of "skew" of each staggered row is not the same, so what feels natural for the left hand is not a mirror of what feels natural for the right hand.

So, do you guys think I should go that path? Or did you all feel that awkwardness with the movement of left hand at first, and then it went away? I'm also a bit worried about finger balance, now that I hit slightly different keys.