This is what I use now and like it so far over touchpal.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416
It's an modified HTC keyboard. There are several swipe gestures also (swipe UP, Down, Left, Right, etc) that you can customize. For example I use swipe left to delete a word. Swipe down to close the keyboard. Swipe Up to emulate shift key.