How does the Dvorak keyboard layout jibe with Vim?

Regarding the specific case in the question, it's not a big deal because the c and v keys map to j and k in Dvorak and those keys are almost as easy to hit as home row keys. j and [ map to h and l. read more

I don't think there are any advantages with Dvorak vim, except maybe that : is made by shift-z and the relative position of the key on the keyboard is similar to the position of the : on the screen. read more

They may want to type with the efficiency of the Dvorak layout but use the default Vim layout for navigating and commands (especially the hjkl movement keys). You can continue using the familiar QWERTY layout for navigation and commands but when you enter insert mode you will be in Dvorak mode. read more

I've been using the Dvorak keyboard layout for around four years (TypeMatrix 2030 USB, great keyboard) and vim for around five years. At first, the hjkl movement keys felt a bit awkward in Dvorak. read more