Hi There!

[dr_habu]

Hi!

I currently have a Cherry Stream XT keyboard. I've been using it for the last 3 years or so, but I decided to get a mechanical keyboard now.
I did my research, but I'm still not entirely sure which keyboard to get. Maybe I should build my own? Maybe get something that's readily available and customize it, or maybe try to get that one keyboard that seems perfect, but seems to be impossible to buy these days?

I'm sure this is the best place to find answers to all those questions!

Thanks for having me here!
 

[rowdy]

Welcome to Geekhack!

Buying something "readily" available and customising it is probably better (having glanced at your linked thread), but make sure you get a keyboard with a standard layout, otherwise you'll find that most keycap sets won't fit.

[bocahgundul]

Wellcome to GH. Well if you got a deep pocket you could join some upcoming group buys of custom or just buy readily available stuff just like rowdy said, my preference for tkl is kul es-87 or the trusty filco or just pok3r

[dr_habu]

I definitely don't have deep pockets, but even if I did I don't see much options for what I want. I had a tkl keyboard once, the form factor was great - using it with a mouse was a dream, but after I switched to a fullsize keyboard(my tkl died) I got addicted to the num pad, and that's great too, but I have a pretty limited space on my desk and it's kind of hard to use it with a mouse. I've discovered the 90% / TK compressed layout and it seems to be exactly what I was looking for, so that's what I decided to go for.

Welcome to Geekhack!

Buying something "readily" available and customising it is probably better (having glanced at your linked thread), but make sure you get a keyboard with a standard layout, otherwise you'll find that most keycap sets won't fit.

One of the keyboards that I'm looking at has the layout that I want(which is really rare), but it also uses standard key cap sizes!


Anyways, thanks for the warm welcome guys!

[thatsmrdoctortoyou]

I definitely don't have deep pockets, but even if I did I don't see much options for what I want. I had a tkl keyboard once, the form factor was great - using it with a mouse was a dream, but after I switched to a fullsize keyboard(my tkl died) I got addicted to the num pad, and that's great too, but I have a pretty limited space on my desk and it's kind of hard to use it with a mouse. I've discovered the 90% / TK compressed layout and it seems to be exactly what I was looking for, so that's what I decided to go for.

Welcome to Geekhack!

Buying something "readily" available and customising it is probably better (having glanced at your linked thread), but make sure you get a keyboard with a standard layout, otherwise you'll find that most keycap sets won't fit.

One of the keyboards that I'm looking at has the layout that I want(which is really rare), but it also uses standard key cap sizes!


Anyways, thanks for the warm welcome guys!

If you like the full-size keyboard you should definitely look into a model M. The buckling springs feel and sound great and you can't beat the nostalgia.

[dr_habu]

I have a full size keyboard now, and I can confidently say that I prefer the smaller form factors.
I used buckling spring keyboards in the past. I was typing very fast on them, but I think that the relatively long key travel annoyed me.

And honestly there are so many switch types to choose from now, that it would be a shame if I didn't try something new.

[ripwallet]

Welcome :)if you have the money/time/skills to build your own i would definitely recommend it. A really rewarding experience.

[SamirD]

I have a full size keyboard now, and I can confidently say that I prefer the smaller form factors.
I used buckling spring keyboards in the past. I was typing very fast on them, but I think that the relatively long key travel annoyed me.

And honestly there are so many switch types to choose from now, that it would be a shame if I didn't try something new.

With this being said about BS, I think you'd absolutely LOVE the logitech g710.  It's like the Razor you tried but not as muddy on the bottoming out and a slightly shorter travel and a crisper bump.  I think you'd absolutely love it.