Keyboards
Portico 75
Quick Disclaimer: TheKey.company sent me this keyboard for free to review. I was given permission to give it away once the review is complete, so please check out ThocStock for the giveaway details.
Unikorn (R2.1)
This one is short and sweet. The Unikorn is a spectacular-looking keyboard (and the weight, in particular, is second to none). However, when it comes to typing experience and sound, I found it far behind the Bakeneko60.
Prime Elise
My Prime Elise is (now) in the dark gray colorway. I swapped the Alu bottom for PC. I find a PC top looks a bit cheap and unfinished. However, if you are going to do RGB, it is the only option that works for me.
How to Create an FR4 Plate
FR4 is one of my favorite plate materials. To me, it is the best mix of flex and stiffness. Another enduring quality is the price. It is usually very cheap.
PC vs Alu Bottom
This is a quick sound comparison of a PC (polycarbonate) bottom vs an ALU (aluminum) bottom) are the same in both.
Sinc Milkshake
The Sinc is 75% split PCB by Keeb.io. I have been itching to try a split keyboard. I thought it would be interesting to commission an acrylic case by SM Keyboards to match Kat Milkshake.
THE J-02
The J-02 has changed my outlook on what a mechanical keyboard can be. It is eerily simple and elegant at the same time.
Space65 CyberVoyager - Dark
The Space65 CyberVoyager is the follow up to GrayStudio's popular Space65.
Mira SE
The Mira SE GB originally ran back in 2017 around a time I thought $100 was a steep price to pay for a keyboard.
Key65
The Key65 has been my most used board since the moment it hit my desk. It has been a joy to use.
POM vs. FR4 Sound Profile
This is a comparison of a POM plate and a FR4 plate on a MGA Alice (clone).
Switch Films: TX vs. Deskey
Deskey films are a new option in the MX switch world. Like other switch films (most notably TX films), they attempt to make the top and bottom housing of the switches fit tighter. The switch films help reduce housing wobble and provide a deeper sound.
NK65 V2
I had an original NK65 and sold it. I regretted that sale, so I was keen to jump on the new updates.
NK Silk Series vs NK Dry Series
Some find lubing switches relaxing. I am not one of those people. For me, it is a necessary evil, so I was excited to try the new pre-lubed Novel Keys pre-lubed Silk series and compare them to the Dry series (not lubed switches).
Rekt1800 Sound Trials (Kat)
The playlist below contains recordings of the Rekt1800 with Kat profile keycaps. Each recording uses a different method to control the sound profile with in the Rekt1800 case:
Rekt(Shake)1800 Build Log
The Rekt1800 is a compact 1800 layout from the CannonKeys Brutalist line. It is a simple yet attractive design. No extra weights, brass, etc. (though it is hefty for sure).
Rekt1800 - The Missing Manual
The Rekt1800 is a part of CannonKeys' Brutalist line of keyboards in the 1800-Compact form factor.
Alice Style Keyboard Layouts
One thing that caught me off guard during my first build with an Alice style layout was the left bottom row.
Silent Spacebar
On the KBD67 MKII build post, I mentioned switching to a silent switch on the spacebar.