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Like which keys do you prefer and such?

I got a mechanical keyboard with red keys. Took me a while to get used to typing on it. Maybe I should have gotten blue keys instead, even though it will be so much noisier.

The one I have now has red switches, but I've also had brown in the past

I like long pole linear switches these days. I've been using boards with JWK Poseidons and Tecsee Zakus.

And not really a true mechanical, but I've been using a 45g Topre board at work. Basically it's an HHKB transplanted into a custom case.

Cherry MX Black but these are basically impossible to find these days unless you build it yourself.

Zealios V2 65g switches (I think Ill get 67g for my next one) double shot dyesub PBT keycaps in DSA profile, as those are the only ones I could find that were PBT in the HHKB layout.

I have a 80% keyboard with Boba U4 switches. I might get a smaller keyboard with red switches that I'll use only for games.

PraetorXyn posted...

Zealios V2 65g switches (I think Ill get 67g for my next one) double shot dyesub PBT keycaps in DSA profile, as those are the only ones I could find that were PBT in the HHKB layout.

I managed to get some Zeal 67s, they're one of the best tactiles I've ever used

Linear with lowest actuation force possible

Mew posted...

I managed to get some Zeal 67s, they're one of the best tactiles I've ever used

Yeah, theyre great.

My current Logitech g915 has brown switches and I dont like them. I have a feeling that the browns in logitechs are different from browns in other keyboards. I believe browns are supposed to feel clicky and be quiet, but these ones feel mushy and have a small bump only when the key raises but you cant feel that bump in normal usage

ive used reds on a ducky shine in the past and liked it

i want to try blues since I want the clicky feel, but I dont know what brand/model is the best these days. I dont want a full blown custom keyboard, I just want something I can take out of the box and just use and feels premium. Maybe ducky is still the best? Or maybe I just get another Logitech g915 with blue switches this time

Got K70 with silver switches right now.
Variant of red switches, just faster.

GMMK 75
Kaihl Box Jade for Space Bar, etc.
Panda equivalent for other stuff.

I'm using the official "Cherry MV 3.0 KB" w/ "Cherry Viola Switches"

It's pretty nice feeling having that interesting dual linear force curve.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/7/77dd2731.png

Full size with Cherry MX Blues

One that doesn't frequently triple stick a keystroke, like mine does.

80% layout. Linear or tactile.
No blue/green (too loud).
No silver (too sensitive, can't rest my fingers on the keyboard).
No low profile (less travel).

Buckling Spring

60% with red switches

Currently using a Blackwidow V4 Pro. I think if the switches needed a tad more force then they'd be perfect for me.

Red keys atm

I don't like blues for sure. Too loud

I prefer browns. I don't find general typing on reds to be ideal.

I have a K65 Wireless TKL with Reds and it's fine for gaming but boy do I fucking HATE typing on it.

Glad it's just at my gaming PC and not where I typically do most of my typing.

Cherry MX Browns

FL81 posted...

Full size with Cherry MX Blues

This. I also put the O-rings around the keys so I get the nice click without the bottoming out clack sound.

I been thinking about going back to membrane

Ratchetrockon posted...

I been thinking about going back to membrane

Rubber dome keyboard? I guess you prefer tactile keys? Try mx greys, they provide the most feedback without going to blue/green loud click territory. cmiiw ce

Ratchetrockon posted...

I been thinking about going back to membrane

Try Cherry Viola's

I generally prefer Tactile, but just got a full size gaming keyboard with Cherry MX Blues (AOC AGK700) since it was on sale for only $25. It is loud as fuck.

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60% keyboard. custom keys, red switches, metal chasis

Kamen_Rider_Blade posted...

Try Cherry Viola's

thisworld posted...

Rubber dome keyboard? I guess you prefer tactile keys? Try mx greys, they provide the most feedback without going to blue/green loud click territory. cmiiw ce

Thanks for the recommendations