If you could start all over, what would you buy today?

[The_Beast]

A 60% (GH60...) keyboard, a plate, modded clears (60g, lubed, stickered...), GMK/Cherry caps and a solid aluminum case.


Your budget might not be able to get a solid aluminum case, but I'd for sure save up for one. You might not like the 60% layout but it works for me.


If there were no budget, some titanium caps.

[t2russo]

I've bought from Originative a couple times and ended up with most of what I ordered.  It's always an adventure with Sherry.  He's well intentioned I think, but the execution leaves much to be desired.

[Joey Quinn]

I started with a TKL Code with clears but soon after moved to a poker II which I modded with ergo clears so I'd say go with anything that has clears maybe go for an FC660M but thats only because I like smaller boards more.

[skcheng]

That BSP PBT won't fit an 87 key, doesn't include a spacebar, and is generally kind of "meh" in terms of overall QC and product. 

This set here is GMK and one of the few ABS products I lust over.

I would keep your eye out here for sets of GMK ABS, used IMSTO PBT sets, or something like these bad boys if you wanted blanks/ninja side printing.

Main two points I look for in a keycap set-

• Cherry profile (lower than stock Filco, Ducky, CM keycaps, I find them more ergonomic)
• Thick keywalls (sound of your keyboard is determined by several factors, one of which is the mass of the keys on it)

I have the Charred Orange set on my KMAC 2 right now and it's really great.   Just missing the 1x Winkeys, so I'm using some from my Dolch modifier set.  Otherwise, the set is as nice as can be.   

[skcheng]

FWIW, I've never had any issues ordering from Originative. I know some people have had issues with getting their items in a timely fashion, but that has never been my personal experience.

After an initial bump when the items I ordered weren't in stock, I've had nothing but smooth dealings and fast shipping with Sherryton.   And I've placed 1/2 a dozen orders in the last few months.   

[FrostyToast]

Paypal still has that 45 day period where you can file a dispute, so that should be able to make sure everything ships just fine within that time period.

[TheMark]

Ok, thanks everyone. I'm going to grab the charred orange set then.

[skcheng]

Ok, thanks everyone. I'm going to grab the charred orange set then.

The Cryllic set is really nice as well.   And don't forget that you could easily find a nice set of OG Cherry WOB keys that are great, as long as you like WOB.

[HoffmanMyster]

I can't find "Spumoni", I assume it's a member here that does something cool.

Also, I just changed my order from browns, to clears... Yup, I'm hooked.

Here, it's a one of a kind Buckling Spring Click Clack

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No one really knows what it's worth, but it's one of a kind from Clack, so it must be bajillions.

I'm like 99% sure it's MX, not BS.  Right?  I've never seen any indication that it's BS.

[Hitcha]

A 60% board with Cherry MX Greens. It only took 5 boards to figure out that it's all I ever really wanted in a keyboard.

[domoaligato]

imsto thick caps are worth the wait. imsto is farely responsive but it does take a whike to receive them because they come from china.

[TheMark]

Order placed with Originative, lets hope all goes well.

[microsoft windows]

If I could start all over, I would buy nothing.

[domoaligato]

If I could start all over, I would buy nothing.

And I would use linux for everything instead of windows 7.

[microsoft windows]

If I could start all over, I would buy nothing.

And I would use linux for everything instead of windows 7.

No. You would use Windows 98.

[wharrislv]

I'm going to agree that if you're going topre, getting the HHKB is a good choice, IF you're a unix or OSX dude.  For gaming you'll probably want a realforce.

[TheMark]

I received the KUL today with clears. The clears are a bit heavy for my liking. I hope I can get use to it...or I'll be ordering something else soon. (I should have stuck with browns)

[jdcarpe]

I received the KUL today with clears. The clears are a bit heavy for my liking. I hope I can get use to it...or I'll be ordering something else soon. (I should have stuck with browns)

Don't give up yet! You just got it. Use it for a month before you do anything rash. I didn't like clears (or reds or blacks) the first time I used them, either.

[TheMark]

I received the KUL today with clears. The clears are a bit heavy for my liking. I hope I can get use to it...or I'll be ordering something else soon. (I should have stuck with browns)

Don't give up yet! You just got it. Use it for a month before you do anything rash. I didn't like clears (or reds or blacks) the first time I used them, either.

I'll give it at least a month. I found a board at work that had blacks in it, I didn't like the linear feel at all. So I think I'm restricted to blues/browns/clears.

I also received shipping confirmation on my charred orange GMK from Originative, should be here on Saturday.

[domoaligato]

I did not like normal clears much either until I lubed them and switched them to 62G gold springs. #GODSWITCH

[AKIMbO]

I received the KUL today with clears. The clears are a bit heavy for my liking. I hope I can get use to it...or I'll be ordering something else soon. (I should have stuck with browns)

Don't give up yet! You just got it. Use it for a month before you do anything rash. I didn't like clears (or reds or blacks) the first time I used them, either.

I'll give it at least a month. I found a board at work that had blacks in it, I didn't like the linear feel at all. So I think I'm restricted to blues/browns/clears.

I also received shipping confirmation on my charred orange GMK from Originative, should be here on Saturday.

You really have to give clears some time as you need to adjust your typing habits to the mechanics of the switch.

[TheMark]

The Originative charred orange set came yesterday, one thing is already driving me crazy... I don't like the lack of a "bump" on the F and J keys... Guess I'm being difficult, but I'm having thoughts that I would have been better served with the Realforce board to begin with.

[FrostyToast]

The Originative charred orange set came yesterday, one thing is already driving me crazy... I don't like the lack of a "bump" on the F and J keys... Guess I'm being difficult, but I'm having thoughts that I would have been better served with the Realforce board to begin with.

Once you get used to using a keyboard, the lack of a bump shouldn't be an issue. Maybe one day you will despise the presence of home row bumps.

[HoffmanMyster]

The Originative charred orange set came yesterday, one thing is already driving me crazy... I don't like the lack of a "bump" on the F and J keys... Guess I'm being difficult, but I'm having thoughts that I would have been better served with the Realforce board to begin with.

But you've got scoops!!  Scoops are the best.   

[jdcarpe]

The Originative charred orange set came yesterday, one thing is already driving me crazy... I don't like the lack of a "bump" on the F and J keys... Guess I'm being difficult, but I'm having thoughts that I would have been better served with the Realforce board to begin with.

But you've got scoops!!  Scoops are the best.   

Nubs < Scoops

[TheMark]

lol, I'm also in serious need of a wrist rest. This is getting expensive for a guy who just wanted a good keyboard. Its starting to dig into my other hobby budget.

[sleepy916]

Kishsaver...

[rowdy]

lol, I'm also in serious need of a wrist rest. This is getting expensive for a guy who just wanted a good keyboard. Its starting to dig into my other hobby budget.

Abandon all hope of other hobbies!

Next up you'll need a custom cable

[TheMark]

lol, I'm also in serious need of a wrist rest. This is getting expensive for a guy who just wanted a good keyboard. Its starting to dig into my other hobby budget.

Abandon all hope of other hobbies!

Next up you'll need a custom cable

My wife would prefer me abandoning the RC helis... I spend more in batteries than a table full of keyboards.

[rowdy]

lol, I'm also in serious need of a wrist rest. This is getting expensive for a guy who just wanted a good keyboard. Its starting to dig into my other hobby budget.

Abandon all hope of other hobbies!

Next up you'll need a custom cable

My wife would prefer me abandoning the RC helis... I spend more in batteries than a table full of keyboards.

Ouch!

[TheMark]

Okay, I'm throwing in the towel. Today is my first full day of working withe the KUL w/clears, and Originative charred orange keys.

The Originative keys look AWESOME, but I hate the feel... I simply cannot get use to the cupped "F" and "J" keys (its an old dog, new tricks thing)

They keyboard itself is also a very high quality build, but the clears are just too tight. I'm spending far too much time re-typing missed characters.

Off to order the Realforce 87u...

My biggest problem, is that I cannot re-sell this KUL or the Originative keycaps until I've been here 60 days... which means I have to explain to the wife why I need another $250 for a keyboard :-(

[cruzin]

Okay, I'm throwing in the towel. Today is my first full day of working withe the KUL w/clears, and Originative charred orange keys.

The Originative keys look AWESOME, but I hate the feel... I simply cannot get use to the cupped "F" and "J" keys (its an old dog, new tricks thing)

They keyboard itself is also a very high quality build, but the clears are just too tight. I'm spending far too much time re-typing missed characters.

Off to order the Realforce 87u...

My biggest problem, is that I cannot re-sell this KUL or the Originative keycaps until I've been here 60 days... which means I have to explain to the wife why I need another $250 for a keyboard :-(

Bummer you're not liking the clears. They're perfect for me. What is it about the scoops you don't like on the Originative keycaps? I was thinking about ordering a set from them.

[Lastpilot]

I would have definitely bought soldering tools BEFORE getting into customs lol. But I guess that's obvious.

[TheMark]

Okay, I'm throwing in the towel. Today is my first full day of working withe the KUL w/clears, and Originative charred orange keys.

The Originative keys look AWESOME, but I hate the feel... I simply cannot get use to the cupped "F" and "J" keys (its an old dog, new tricks thing)

They keyboard itself is also a very high quality build, but the clears are just too tight. I'm spending far too much time re-typing missed characters.

Off to order the Realforce 87u...

My biggest problem, is that I cannot re-sell this KUL or the Originative keycaps until I've been here 60 days... which means I have to explain to the wife why I need another $250 for a keyboard :-(

Bummer you're not liking the clears. They're perfect for me. What is it about the scoops you don't like on the Originative keycaps? I was thinking about ordering a set from them.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with the scoops, I've been typing my entire career with nubs, and 4hrs into the scoops this morning... I couldn't take it anymore. I needed the nubs to stay productive with my work.

[Melvang]

If I started over I would have gotten a Datamancer first.

[Sent]

If I started over, I'd just start with custom boards but then again...I didn't really know what I wanted until I blew a bunch of money trying everything out...