If only you could get away w/o function keys, the Command65 would be perfect:

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=112938.0


There were some plateless TKLs and suchlike styled in the classic Cherry format by JER. You can look into the JER-A06 and JER J80, although I'm not sure either of them are in current production.

The NCR-80 is a cheaper board, but it's good for some purposes. The case is really resonant for clicky switches, if you like those. It also functions okay as a silent board, if you fill it with the optional dampener. I also see people using it with classic linears like Cherry Blacks or super-smooth Tealios. Seems the plateless format is well adapted to that, according to some.

The NCR-80 may look cheap, but I see it as classic-styled. It really is built in the way of old Cherry, at least on the outside.

The plastic won't crack or come apart on its own. Without dampening, it is very light and easily moveable, probably a goal of the original boards.

So I think it fulfills the role of a classic G80-style board very well.

If you want luxury, you can use the best parts - smooth hand-built linears + the best stabilizers [TX, Zeal or C3 V3]. I have experience with three of them, and there's no in-built defects: switches and keycaps sit straight on the board, and stabilizers work well if built properly. The LEDs work perfectly, and the case can easily handle aftermarket cables [if you want something fancy].

The adjustable feet are another issue - they feel as if they shouldn't be toggled too much.

Anyway, the cases go great with expensive PBT like OG Cherry or CRP, as well as GMK and other high-end ABS, and high-profile like MT3. So these can be really dolled up. I've even seen switch LEDs installed on them.