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Offline dustinhxc

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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #750 on: Sat, 09 November 2013, 01:54:56 »
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Posted this in the what did you add to your keyboard thread but thought it should be shared here too :D

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so beautiful!   :cool: :cool:  :thumb:
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #751 on: Sat, 09 November 2013, 02:24:00 »
where do you get the black realforce tenkey pad? Elitekeyboards only has the white and it's out of stock.
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #752 on: Sat, 09 November 2013, 02:27:43 »
Quote from: unicomp_uc on Sat, 09 November 2013, 02:24:00
where do you get the black realforce tenkey pad? Elitekeyboards only has the white and it's out of stock.

I'm actually surprised the white one is out stock because they've been in stock for months and months. I'm sure they'll be stocked again in the near future.

The black one (23UB), you won't find unless you find someone actually selling one because they're discontinued and rare. Maybe there are Japanese suppliers but I don't know of any.
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #753 on: Sat, 09 November 2013, 02:28:05 »
Quote from: unicomp_uc on Sat, 09 November 2013, 02:24:00
where do you get the black realforce tenkey pad? Elitekeyboards only has the white and it's out of stock.

Im looking for one too! They are discontinued. :[ Also I cant compete w Brobot giving a clack for one.
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #754 on: Sun, 10 November 2013, 16:52:51 »


The only topre board I own now.
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #755 on: Sun, 10 November 2013, 17:01:49 »
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The only topre board I own now.

Nice! Thats the Topre board im trying to get too!
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #756 on: Sun, 10 November 2013, 18:37:08 »
Quote from: calavera on Sun, 10 November 2013, 16:52:51
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The only topre board I own now.

If you're done with Topre, I'll do you a solid and take that pad off your hands :)
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #757 on: Sun, 10 November 2013, 21:15:06 »
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The only topre board I own now.

Lookin' good :)
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #758 on: Sun, 10 November 2013, 22:53:49 »
My HHKB with a Drunken Skull that came in yesterday

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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #759 on: Sun, 10 November 2013, 23:30:26 »
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My HHKB with a Drunken Skull that came in yesterday

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Lookin' good  :thumb:
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #760 on: Mon, 11 November 2013, 13:55:35 »
So I tried RIT dying some keycaps lastnight...

Here's what I had envisioned:


I used 2 packs of "purple" dye powder in 3L. Initially had only 1 pack in there, but wasn't seeing much colour change so added the 2nd pack later on.. sat it between 85-95c in a pasta pot (with strainer).

But here's what I actually got...
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I don't know why, but these mods just didn't want to take the dye! I only have this colour saturation after about 45 minutes in the dye! :eek:

Funnily enough though, I actually quite like the results. It's got a nice uniform tint, with a bit more red on the corners where I the caps were touching metal. It's added something really different. But there's always that bittersweet-ness when something doesn't turn out as you'd expected ;)

More experimentation is needed!
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #761 on: Mon, 11 November 2013, 13:56:49 »
What method did you use?
Considering buying a white HHKB cap set to experiment on
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #762 on: Mon, 11 November 2013, 13:59:49 »
Quote from: Moosecraft on Mon, 11 November 2013, 13:56:49
What method did you use?
Considering buying a white HHKB cap set to experiment on

Sorry realised I didn't provide much info on that.. ;P Added to previous post.

Basically followed o2dazone's instructions http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=27237.0
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #763 on: Mon, 11 November 2013, 14:04:44 »
Quote from: kelske on Mon, 11 November 2013, 13:59:49
Quote from: Moosecraft on Mon, 11 November 2013, 13:56:49
What method did you use?
Considering buying a white HHKB cap set to experiment on

Sorry realised I didn't provide much info on that.. ;P Added to previous post.

Basically followed o2dazone's instructions
Well I actually really like that look, very sleek yet colorful :)
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #764 on: Mon, 11 November 2013, 14:17:38 »
Quote from: kelske on Mon, 11 November 2013, 13:55:35
So I tried RIT dying some keycaps lastnight...

Here's what I had envisioned:
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I used 2 packs of "purple" dye powder in 3L. Initially had only 1 pack in there, but wasn't seeing much colour change so added the 2nd pack later on.. sat it between 85-95c in a pasta pot (with strainer).

But here's what I actually got...
More
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I don't know why, but these mods just didn't want to take the dye! I only have this colour saturation after about 45 minutes in the dye! :eek:

Funnily enough though, I actually quite like the results. It's got a nice uniform tint, with a bit more red on the corners where I the caps were touching metal. It's added something really different. But there's always that bittersweet-ness when something doesn't turn out as you'd expected ;)

More experimentation is needed!
Reminds me of those pink erasers. Came out great imo
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #765 on: Tue, 12 November 2013, 02:42:02 »
I have to crosspost my hhkb..  >:D
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #766 on: Tue, 12 November 2013, 03:54:07 »


Thanks Bunny for the keys, Doogan for the hypno and Binge for the zombie and grizzle
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #767 on: Tue, 12 November 2013, 04:09:53 »
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Thanks Bunny for the keys, Doogan for the hypno and Binge for the zombie and grizzle

I glanced across the keyboard, and my eyes were drawn to the Esc.

I was lost for a good 30 seconds there ...
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #768 on: Tue, 12 November 2013, 11:22:56 »


Realforce 87UW45. Thinking of doing the silencing mod with dental bands if people think it is worth it. Can't wait for my aluminum case to arrive.
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #769 on: Tue, 12 November 2013, 11:30:08 »
Honestly the sound of a 45g Realforce is so good, I don't think I would change it.  Also the reduced travel worries me.
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« Reply #770 on: Tue, 12 November 2013, 11:34:16 »
Quote from: metalliqaz on Tue, 12 November 2013, 11:30:08
Honestly the sound of a 45g Realforce is so good, I don't think I would change it.  Also the reduced travel worries me.

I don't really have any issues with it. Maybe my desire to fidget with it stems from all my tweaks on MX switches which improves the feeling. I don't know enough about Topre to know if any tweaks could make it better. I'll keep reading as much as I can.
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #771 on: Wed, 13 November 2013, 03:10:29 »
Quote from: Bro Caps on Mon, 25 February 2013, 18:27:11
I will need to take some photos of my Type-S later, but i'll just throw these here for now....

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Perfection! Ive looked through so many different boards and options and Ive ruled it down to the Realforce 87u for my next board.
Ive got a few questions. so i notice they have variable different weights on different keys, people prefer all 45 or all 55 correct?
Im used to browns with red orings. i notice they have a silenced option, is that the same as dental bands or something else?
I need it to be the same loudness or quieter, thank you. :)
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #772 on: Wed, 13 November 2013, 03:17:07 »
you actually might have a hard time getting something as quiet as a Logitech g710+.   I'm not sure how red orings compare to the that
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #773 on: Wed, 13 November 2013, 03:20:29 »
Quote from: tbc on Wed, 13 November 2013, 03:17:07
you actually might have a hard time getting something as quiet as a Logitech g710+.   I'm not sure how red orings compare to the that

havent tried that board before. I have a rosewill 9000 w browns and red orings its still kinda loud. would be nice to be even quieter.
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #774 on: Wed, 13 November 2013, 04:20:39 »
Quote from: dustinhxc on Wed, 13 November 2013, 03:10:29
Quote from: Bro Caps on Mon, 25 February 2013, 18:27:11
I will need to take some photos of my Type-S later, but i'll just throw these here for now....

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Perfection! Ive looked through so many different boards and options and Ive ruled it down to the Realforce 87u for my next board.
Ive got a few questions. so i notice they have variable different weights on different keys, people prefer all 45 or all 55 correct?
Im used to browns with red orings. i notice they have a silenced option, is that the same as dental bands or something else?
I need it to be the same loudness or quieter, thank you. :)

Variable weights are better if you use the keyboard for mostly touch typing.

If your typing style is chaotic (like mine), or you use the board for gaming, uniform weight is much better.
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #775 on: Wed, 13 November 2013, 05:31:29 »
Chaotic typing is da best!
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #776 on: Wed, 13 November 2013, 16:28:12 »
Quote from: dustinhxc on Wed, 13 November 2013, 03:20:29
Quote from: tbc on Wed, 13 November 2013, 03:17:07
you actually might have a hard time getting something as quiet as a Logitech g710+.   I'm not sure how red orings compare to the that

havent tried that board before. I have a rosewill 9000 w browns and red orings its still kinda loud. would be nice to be even quieter.

Have you seen/heard this Topre mod yet? Personally I'm a big fan of the Topre sound all around, but maybe with this mod and dental bands as well you'd have a super-silent Topre board.

Browns with red o-rings might be quieter than base Topre (if you're as heavy a typist as I am), but I found the actual pitch and sound of Browns to be grating.
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #777 on: Wed, 13 November 2013, 16:32:56 »
Quote from: Phedran on Wed, 13 November 2013, 16:28:12
Quote from: dustinhxc on Wed, 13 November 2013, 03:20:29
Quote from: tbc on Wed, 13 November 2013, 03:17:07
you actually might have a hard time getting something as quiet as a Logitech g710+.   I'm not sure how red orings compare to the that

havent tried that board before. I have a rosewill 9000 w browns and red orings its still kinda loud. would be nice to be even quieter.

Have you seen/heard this Topre mod yet? Personally I'm a big fan of the Topre sound all around, but maybe with this mod and dental bands as well you'd have a super-silent Topre board.

Browns with red o-rings might be quieter than base Topre (if you're as heavy a typist as I am), but I found the actual pitch and sound of Browns to be grating.

Thanks! I have seen that and Realforce is what im aiming to get.
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #778 on: Thu, 14 November 2013, 00:06:25 »
So I just did some more... :rolleyes:

It turns out RIT Navy Blue actually turns out brown...


chocolate anyone??



Another failed experiment which actually turned out kinda freaking awesome!

This is fun ^.^


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So I actually added the salt this time... goddamn this took quick! Also reduced the water to 1.5L for a whole pack of navy blue. Was about 1m for the mods, probably less than a minute for the arrow cluster. Next time, less salt, a bit more water... hopefully strike it somewhere in the middle; with more control but only a matter of minutes rather than 45!
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #779 on: Thu, 14 November 2013, 00:16:03 »
i saw those caps and thought hershey chocolate bar broken into its squares.
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #780 on: Thu, 14 November 2013, 00:17:41 »
Quote from: kelske on Thu, 14 November 2013, 00:06:25

It turns out RIT Navy Blue actually turns out brown...


chocolate anyone??



HAHAHAHAAHA!!! This is so freaking awesome, dood. I love it. I saw the picture before I saw your caption and I really thought it was chocolate at first. Beautiful stuff. Also, you may want to consider the already dyed grey caps when mixing colors.
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #781 on: Thu, 14 November 2013, 00:30:34 »
Quote from: kelske on Thu, 14 November 2013, 00:06:25
So I just did some more... :rolleyes:

It turns out RIT Navy Blue actually turns out brown...


chocolate anyone??
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Another failed experiment which actually turned out kinda freaking awesome!

This is fun ^.^


Extra process notes:
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So I actually added the salt this time... goddamn this took quick! Also reduced the water to 1.5L for a whole pack of navy blue. Was about 1m for the mods, probably less than a minute for the arrow cluster. Next time, less salt, a bit more water... hopefully strike it somewhere in the middle; with more control but only a matter of minutes rather than 45!


Looks kinda cool. I wonder how they would turn out if you used a muslin bag for the caps so they can stay suspended in the dye without touching metal.
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #782 on: Thu, 14 November 2013, 00:37:33 »
Quote from: danielucf on Thu, 14 November 2013, 00:30:34
Quote from: kelske on Thu, 14 November 2013, 00:06:25
So I just did some more... :rolleyes:

It turns out RIT Navy Blue actually turns out brown...


chocolate anyone??
Show Image



Another failed experiment which actually turned out kinda freaking awesome!

This is fun ^.^


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So I actually added the salt this time... goddamn this took quick! Also reduced the water to 1.5L for a whole pack of navy blue. Was about 1m for the mods, probably less than a minute for the arrow cluster. Next time, less salt, a bit more water... hopefully strike it somewhere in the middle; with more control but only a matter of minutes rather than 45!


Looks kinda cool. I wonder how they would turn out if you used a muslin bag for the caps so they can stay suspended in the dye without touching metal.

Mmm fair point, I've got them in a strainer, so they're at least not touching the bottom of the saucepan :)
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #783 on: Thu, 14 November 2013, 00:38:14 »
Mint choc HHKB!!

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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #784 on: Thu, 14 November 2013, 01:16:40 »
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Mint choc HHKB!!

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That looks reeallllyyy interesting. Good job :D
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #785 on: Thu, 14 November 2013, 03:13:31 »
Quote from: kelske on Thu, 14 November 2013, 00:06:25
So I just did some more... :rolleyes:

It turns out RIT Navy Blue actually turns out brown...


chocolate anyone??
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Another failed experiment which actually turned out kinda freaking awesome!

This is fun ^.^


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So I actually added the salt this time... goddamn this took quick! Also reduced the water to 1.5L for a whole pack of navy blue. Was about 1m for the mods, probably less than a minute for the arrow cluster. Next time, less salt, a bit more water... hopefully strike it somewhere in the middle; with more control but only a matter of minutes rather than 45!


A good gift idea for the keyboard enthusiast - keycap-shaped chocolates.
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #786 on: Thu, 14 November 2013, 03:18:22 »
So after all that.. here's where I ended up - rocking the neapolitan :p



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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #787 on: Thu, 14 November 2013, 09:30:55 »
Quote from: unicomp_uc on Wed, 06 November 2013, 13:01:43
My baby is already in this topic, but I just flipped the spacebar and was feeling like she deserved some Topreciation:

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I've noticed the small circles in the center of your keycaps in several pictures of HHKBS. I'm assuming it is the stem of the cap. Are these actually noticeable, or is it a trick of the camera?
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #788 on: Thu, 14 November 2013, 16:12:25 »
Quote from: neunelfer on Thu, 14 November 2013, 09:30:55
Quote from: unicomp_uc on Wed, 06 November 2013, 13:01:43
My baby is already in this topic, but I just flipped the spacebar and was feeling like she deserved some Topreciation:

(Attachment Link)

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I've noticed the small circles in the center of your keycaps in several pictures of HHKBS. I'm assuming it is the stem of the cap. Are these actually noticeable, or is it a trick of the camera?

Could be just the lighting at that exact angle to show them.

It I have them on my HHKB, I've never noticed them.
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #789 on: Thu, 14 November 2013, 17:04:43 »
Quote from: neunelfer on Thu, 14 November 2013, 09:30:55
Quote from: unicomp_uc on Wed, 06 November 2013, 13:01:43
My baby is already in this topic, but I just flipped the spacebar and was feeling like she deserved some Topreciation:

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I've noticed the small circles in the center of your keycaps in several pictures of HHKBS. I'm assuming it is the stem of the cap. Are these actually noticeable, or is it a trick of the camera?

At the right angle I can see them on mine.
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #790 on: Thu, 14 November 2013, 17:58:43 »
Quote from: kelske on Thu, 14 November 2013, 03:18:22
So after all that.. here's where I ended up - rocking the neapolitan :p

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I love it and I'm glad you do to. But, it is kind of concerning and odd that your results are so far off from your original goal. I wonder why it's working so well for others, and not for others...

Do you have any ideas as to why, after comparing what you did against the 'how-to' post on using the dye?
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #791 on: Thu, 14 November 2013, 18:56:46 »
Quote from: unicomp_uc on Thu, 14 November 2013, 17:58:43
Quote from: kelske on Thu, 14 November 2013, 03:18:22
So after all that.. here's where I ended up - rocking the neapolitan :p

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I love it and I'm glad you do to. But, it is kind of concerning and odd that your results are so far off from your original goal. I wonder why it's working so well for others, and not for others...

Do you have any ideas as to why, after comparing what you did against the 'how-to' post on using the dye?

Mmmm,

Well I haven't been perfectly diligent :S

I think Navy Blue is just too dark of a dye to be used at the concentration that I did. If it was diluted by 2 it'd prolly be much closer to the intended colour.

With the purple ones, I somewhat shortchanged the cleaning procedure and threw them in wet - rather than cleaning appropriately and allowing to dry. That might explain the lack of saturation on those.

All a bit of fun - the next time I try it out i think I'll run a few different tests with the same dye base - see if I can pin these issues to other parts of the process.

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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #792 on: Fri, 15 November 2013, 00:47:30 »
Like your style kelske, mint gum clack on a white HHKB is what I am after as well. Looks great!
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #793 on: Tue, 19 November 2013, 16:48:35 »


one of us one of us!

id like to thank moose and all the people that chipped in. this is just beyond awesome. i have to get used to the layout again >.<
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #794 on: Tue, 19 November 2013, 16:54:07 »
Quote from: demik on Tue, 19 November 2013, 16:48:35
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one of us one of us!

id like to thank moose and all the people that chipped in. this is just beyond awesome. i have to get used to the layout again >.<

Beautiful :)
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #795 on: Tue, 19 November 2013, 16:57:11 »
Quote from: demik on Tue, 19 November 2013, 16:48:35


one of us one of us!

id like to thank moose and all the people that chipped in. this is just beyond awesome. i have to get used to the layout again >.<

Did you want blanks??

Otherwise it looks awesome!! Now for that comparison :p
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #796 on: Tue, 19 November 2013, 16:58:34 »
of course. blanks is the only way to go with hhkb.
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #797 on: Tue, 19 November 2013, 17:01:50 »
Quote from: demik on Tue, 19 November 2013, 16:58:34
of course. blanks is the only way to go with hhkb.

I dunno I like looking at the letters especially the side printed ones
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #798 on: Tue, 19 November 2013, 17:03:38 »
i hardly, if ever, look down at my keyboard so it doesn't really matter. it does confuse the hell out of people that try to use it tho... and thus they don't get near my computer :D
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Re: Post your Topre Keyboard
« Reply #799 on: Tue, 19 November 2013, 17:04:23 »
Quote from: demik on Tue, 19 November 2013, 17:03:38
i hardly, if ever, look down at my keyboard so it doesn't really matter. it does confuse the hell out of people that try to use it tho... and thus they don't get near my computer :D

That would be a plus!
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