Personally I don't think metal is the best typing experience. If construction is good a plastic keyboard is actually nicer to type on and the sound is nicer too. I think the reason we see so many aluminium custom boards is that for short runs or is easier to do than have malls made.

I just got the Melgeek Modem 97,  which isn't metal, but it is a beast. Heavy enough to not move  anywhere due to typing.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G986B met Tapatalk

not a want it's a need.

Quote from: noisyturtle on Wed, 07 February 2024, 17:07:25

Looking forward to Pacific Drive at the end of this month

So Noisy, did you play it?

no, too poor

Hmmm, can I bump the thread?

I updated the OP.

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I am very obsessed with having a very solid keyboard. To me a good keyboard needs three things otherwise it is utterly unusable:
1. TKL TKL TKL
2. SOLID CONSTRUCTION (Automatically means metal casing, possible hard anodized aluminum). Acrylic can get the hell out. 
3. ERGONOMICS! 5 degree incline. I'm not taking more than that, I don't want a 7 degree, or god forbid, 11 degree incline. If the bottom part of the keyboard is like an inch tall, how the heck am I supposed to use the keyboard without pain?

(And proper backlighting but that can be added after-the-fact, the issue is just money.)

Ducks are out. The Lightsaver looks nice but the 11 incline is a definite no-go.
60% keyboards are now out  http://imgur.com/gallery/TwxO8Omegle Chat
Entire Gon setups are out due to acrylic.

Top 2 considerations:
Kmac 2 from KBDmod.com from Korea for $400 + Gon PCB + Leds installed. Totals to like $700 shipped and ready after hiring somebody.
Ducky Shine 3 PCB + Tex Aluminum Case. $300 tops. Have to wait until June for the case to "hopefully" go into stock.

Same ideas

This Sakura switch is amazing. The combination of a cute design, thocky sound profile, and specs perfect for daily typing is a dream come true. I can't wait to get my hands on them and experience the feel for myself.