Hello all,
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I have a Sharkoon Purewriter RGB Keyboard (low profile) with Kailh blue switches. So far I like it, but I think I got a bit infected with how to optimize they typing feel.
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Maybe somebody can suggest products that keep "what I like" but add what I am searching for?
i will not give you a recommendation for a keyboard specifically because i do not fell like i know enough of them but i will try to help you choose.
Usage:
- mainly 10 finger typing
- gaming is not a main concern
- I nearly never use multimedia buttons etc.
so pretty much like most of us (most not all)
Why I am thinking about a replacement:
- the switches have a "hard" ground hit when fully pressed. It is not really an issue but are there switches that are a bit softer when they hit the ground?
that will be pretty much all unmodified classical mechanical switches (MX-like, Alps-like and buckling spring) so you seem to want rubber domes (some are really good)
- the force to press the switches is a tiny bit to weak. I would love if there would be a bit more resistance.
- activation time after reboot of PC is long. I have to wait for the keyboard even though all other devices (CAD mouse and Spacenavigator for 3D operation) are already active (but that might not be an issue of the keyboard).
if i recall correctly blues have a force of 55g so if you keep the mx-like you could go with greens (80g) or novelkeys/kaihl box switches
What I like:
- low profile - I don't need a wrist support thing with this keyboard
pretty much all off the shelves mechs have the same height so similar to the one you use right now i guess
- click sound - feels so nostalgic
as far as i know good rubber dome and clicky are pretty much exclusive of one another (may be wrong others may know better)
- USB cable - no need to fiddle with wireless stuff
- full layout with num pad and F keys - I use those often
- RGB - especially on the switches (working in a dimmly light room often)
- switches are not "flat" but have this "inwards bulge" like the original old IBM keyboards
all of the rest seems pretty reasonable, i think when you are saying "inward bulge" you mean sculpted, on modern board it is mostly done with the keycaps, i guess you would want the cherry profile, it is closest to the old IBMs or you could always get a unicomp if you like model Ms (new) or there is a group buy going on to remake the smaller model F (F66 and F72)
hope this helps
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