I want to try installing Linux from scratch. So without a fancy ui just bash. Has someone a reccomendation how and where to start? The goal is to use the system for daily use.

Arch Arch Arch

Any linux distro but just purge the DE?

I started with a minimal Debian installation.
Then installed and configured everything I need (i3, rofi, polkit...).
Can be a bit challenging at first, especially, when you don't know yet, what packages you actually need.

But now, I don't want to go back to preconfigured installs anymore.

@metamourge How did you know which packages you need is there some site where these things are documented. Or something like that. I used Ubuntu for almost a year now and wanted to try some thing new and custom.

Arch. I use Arch btw.
No but seriously Arch is perfect for what you want to achieve.

@zlice I heard about that but didn't knew if it was any good for practical use.

@zlice have you used lfs and can you recommend it?

With or without GUI, variety of preinstalled packages, configuration is pretty much same.

To understand what packages are needed, you read manuals, articles, posts, recommendation from a friend, anyone.

@Kickflip
I learned nearly everything by trial and error.
The arch wiki is, even if you don't use arch, a pretty good starting point, if you are searching for something.

I think I will try arch but thanks to all of you for help.

All of the comments in a nutshell

Go with arch!