I didn't find it weird at all, but rather incredibly easy to use, especially for street shooting. I carried mine on a wrist strap, and it was perfect for whipping the camera up to your eye, focusing (or not) and shooting. It was the closest to a snapshot medium format camera I've ever seen. Given that you had to like a vertical format, but it's great if you do. A little clumsy to turn it sideways for a horizontal, but no harder than turning most other cameras for verticals. The only camera that comes close is a Leica M.
Linhof also made one with the handle mounted on the side, like a Technika.
That's where I am now, with a Tech V and Super Rollex back. Alas, I don't use it enough. The Tech 70 was much lighter and easier to use than the Tech V + Rollex, not only because of the weight, but also the integrated viewfinder/rangefinder.