Author Topic: Filco Majestouch-2 Cherry MX Red First Impressions (Read 71521 times)

noodles256 · « **on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 13:46:17 »

Hey guys. I just received my Filco Majestouch-2 Cherry MX Red today from Amazon.com.

Just wanted to give my first impressions and pictures of the beauty.

First off, let me start by saying the linear feel combined with a light switch is totally different than my Cherry MX Browns. I didn't think the difference would be that much, but darn it is completely different.

- The board itself has a lot more weight to it than my PLU ML-87, but that probably has to do with the FILCO brand rather than the switches.

- Cherry MX Red is REALLY light and so far I am loving it. When I bottom out, it doesn't make that much noise as when I bottom out with my PLU ML-87. The feel of the keys are so goooooooooooooooood. I honestly can say I am enjoying it more than my Cherry MX Brown keys, at least so far.

Typing Videos:

Filco Majestouch:

PLU ML-87 as comparison for sound:

Picture time =]

The box:

DSC_0494 by noodles256, on Flickr
The board:

DSC_0495 by noodles256, on Flickr
The goodies:

DSC_0496 by noodles256, on Flickr

Cherry MX Red 1: =]

DSC_0498 by noodles256, on Flickr

Cherry MX Red 2:

DSC_0497 by noodles256, on Flickr

Board with Red Keys:

DSC_0500 by noodles256, on Flickr
Back of Board:

DSC_0499 by noodles256, on Flickr

Side by Side with PLU:

DSC_0502 by noodles256, on Flickr

Sidenote - Amazon.com didn't pack my keyboard very well, they just put it in a box which was kind of upsetting for me. I really wish they put bubble wrap or filled the box so it wouldn't move around so much during shipping, but oh well. I wish I had gotten an "otaku" one, but I think I am going to replace the keys with clear keys.

All pics taken with a Nikon D5000

Khaotik55 · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 13:55:41 »

Are those... red LED's?

3one5 · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 13:57:48 »

You just had to go and post this! I've been trying to restrain myself. I'm buying a house at the end of the month, just took my car in to have $700 worth of work done and I'm still going back and forth on whether it would be worth hearing the wife yell at me for a couple days.

noodles256 · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 14:03:57 »

Quote from: Khaotik55;309292

Are those... red LED's?

Yes, red leds

bytemeavaj · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 14:11:53 »

i just got my reds too. Love it. It is a little more quiet than browns which I like. It feels and types amazingly. +1

I feel the spacebar is a little heavier than the browns though. Do you notice the same or is it just me?

lzf929 · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 14:13:46 »

wow.. Red LED + red wasd look soooo good

Armando Penblade · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 14:14:01 »

If EK can launch a tenkeyless Leopold with Reds under $120, I think I'm game. Have to wait and see. But having just spent as much as I did on the fullsize with Blues from KeyboardCo/Amazon, I just can't see myself dumping another $165. . . sadly, honestly. I'm really curious about the reds and the extras and design look great.

noodles256 · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 14:14:28 »

Quote from: bytemeavaj;309306

i just got my reds too. Love it. It is a little more quiet than browns which I like. It feels and types amazingly. +1

I feel the spacebar is a little heavier than the browns though. Do you notice the same or is it just me?

Spacebar doesn't really feel different to me. I will say though that I am not a fan of the dome windows keys yuck!

RiGS · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 14:20:44 »

Nice tease.

Khaotik55 · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 14:30:37 »

Make a video of you typing on it and pressing keys such as Caps lock, Shift, Spacebar. So I can get an idea of what it sounds like.

No 20 second video. I hate that crap.

calavera · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 15:19:08 »

Quote from: Khaotik55;309327

Make a video of you typing on it and pressing keys such as Caps lock, Shift, Spacebar. So I can get an idea of what it sounds like.

No 20 second video. I hate that crap.

Who made you boss? Not even a 'please' thats just rude.

bytemeavaj · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 15:21:13 »

Quote from: calavera;309353

Who made you boss? Not even a 'please' thats just rude.

LOL i was thinking the same thing. 2 posts and making stern demands. LOL

noodles256 · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 15:21:55 »

Quote from: Khaotik55;309327

Make a video of you typing on it and pressing keys such as Caps lock, Shift, Spacebar. So I can get an idea of what it sounds like.

No 20 second video. I hate that crap.

if enough people ask for it, I will post a video later tonight

Armando Penblade · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 15:28:36 »

Gimmegimmegimme. . . please!

db_Iodine · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 15:32:35 »

Quote from: noodles256;309356

if enough people ask for it, I will post a video later tonight

Do it!

Or the nice version: Could you, kind sir, please make a video of you typing on this beauty? Pretty please.

neo · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 15:41:35 »

Quote from: noodles256;309356

if enough people ask for it, I will post a video later tonight

Please do.

Khaotik55 · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 15:44:56 »

Just because I have 2 posts doesn't mean I don't have similar needs.

Chobopants · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 15:49:11 »

Vid please <3

manfaux · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 16:05:14 »

@OP, do you have an old majestouch you can compare to? I wonder how does bottoming up feel on the new 'board compared to the old majestouch.

zaerst · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 16:09:59 »

My pics from my new RED!

neo · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 16:32:09 »

zaerst, nice pics!
So, which do you like more, red or brown?

RiGS · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 16:32:50 »

That logo doesn't seem to be gray.

canon.tk · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 16:33:31 »

Quote from: ripster;309314

Nice pics.

Yeah, Amazon is pretty crappy about packing. I get camera stuff rolling around in big boxes with a couple of useless air bags thrown in all the time. Same from B&H which is worse.

I've ordered a few things from B&H and they've always packed it well. I've had one bad packing job from Adorama. I remember B&H packing my 70-200 f/2.8L IS really well (thank god).

Spiner · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 16:45:25 »

Just got mine as well

So far I'm liking it better than my razer blackwidow simply because there isn't a tactile bump and this helps a lot for gaming knowing that the keys are consistent. Didn't know if I would like cherry red's but so far they're amazing. I was worried that the keys would be too easy to press and there would be lots of mistakes but no problems at all. It's a real joy to type on! Build is really solid and heavy for such a small keyboard. Only complaint is the red wasd keycaps seem to be slightly bigger (they are raised a little higher) then the default keycaps. It's probably intended to be that way but maybe I put them on wrong. Either way they look pretty badass.

zaerst · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 17:20:10 »

Quote from: RiGS;309415

That logo doesn't seem to be gray.

It's not as shiny... Subtle, but different.

canon.tk · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 17:22:54 »

Quote from: Spiner;309426

Just got mine as well So far I'm liking it better than my razer blackwidow simply because there isn't a tactile bump and this helps a lot for gaming knowing that the keys are consistent. Didn't know if I would like cherry red's but so far they're amazing. I was worried that the keys would be too easy to press and there would be lots of mistakes but no problems at all. It's a real joy to type on! Build is really solid and heavy for such a small keyboard. Only complaint is the red wasd keycaps seem to be slightly bigger (they are raised a little higher) then the default keycaps. It's probably intended to be that way but maybe I put them on wrong. Either way they look pretty badass.

Push down on them harder

Lpb45 · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 17:43:50 »

Quote from: Spiner;309426

Just got mine as well So far I'm liking it better than my razer blackwidow simply because there isn't a tactile bump and this helps a lot for gaming knowing that the keys are consistent. Didn't know if I would like cherry red's but so far they're amazing. I was worried that the keys would be too easy to press and there would be lots of mistakes but no problems at all. It's a real joy to type on! Build is really solid and heavy for such a small keyboard. Only complaint is the red wasd keycaps seem to be slightly bigger (they are raised a little higher) then the default keycaps. It's probably intended to be that way but maybe I put them on wrong. Either way they look pretty badass.

I had the same problem, you need to push them down with a bit of force. It's a tough keyboard it can take it.

noodles256 · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 17:45:16 »

The videos have been uploaded, does anyone know how to post on these forums so it will play in post?

Lpb45 · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 17:45:21 »

now I am really torn on the next board I am going to get. I can't decide between the majestouch 2 red or the 86u. DECISIONS DECISIONS!!

zaerst · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 17:51:05 »

Quote from: Lpb45;309464

now I am really torn on the next board I am going to get. I can't decide between the majestouch 2 red or the 86u. DECISIONS DECISIONS!!

Get both!

My future purchase plan:
- Leopold Blue Tenkeyless
- Some Topre Board
- Poker

Then I'm done, I swear!

noodles256 · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 17:51:49 »

Got it, OP has videos

Lpb45 · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 17:57:45 »

it sounds really nice, I think im gonna get one!

RiGS · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 18:38:51 »

I really like the sound of it.

Spiner · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 18:45:40 »

Quote from: canon.tk;309449

Push down on them harder

Quote from: Lpb45;309461

I had the same problem, you need to push them down with a bit of force. It's a tough keyboard it can take it.

It worked thanks. No such thing as unnecessary force

noodles256 · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 20:42:20 »

Quote from: zaerst;309469

Get both!

My future purchase plan:
- Leopold Blue Tenkeyless
- Some Topre Board
- Poker

Then I'm done, I swear!

skip the blue and go for the topre =]

zaerst · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 20:44:34 »

I havent gotten to use mine yet really. I mainly use my Unicomp Spacesaver all day because it is my work kybd.

Quote from: noodles256;309629

skip the blue and go for the topre =]

You dont even have a Topre!

MahBoi · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 22:19:20 »

Nice vid, OP. And some great looking pictures in this thread as well.

Got to put in some time with this keyboard and I give it two thumbs up so far. Nice, light, smooth feel to the keys and pretty quiet, just like it sounds in the video. Tried a couple of games on it and it feels all right; I'm not a very avid gamer to begin with, so I can't complain.

I'm contemplating bringing this in to work tomorrow and bring my Realforce home, just to switch it up.

noodles256 · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 22:20:51 »

Quote from: zaerst;309630

I havent gotten to use mine yet really. I mainly use my Unicomp Spacesaver all day because it is my work kybd.

You dont even have a Topre!

yea, but I had a Cherry MX Blue keyboard. Didn't work me.

dissident · « **Reply #38 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 22:45:19 »

that clunk clunk clunk spacebar was a dealbreaker for me. Find a way to make it like the rest of the keys. Break it up into 2 sections if needed.

zaerst · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 22:45:23 »

Are the cherry blues very similar to buckling springs of my spacesaver?

noodles256 · « **Reply #40 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 22:46:52 »

Quote from: dissident;309692

that clunk clunk clunk spacebar was a dealbreaker for me. Find a way to make it like the rest of the keys. Break it up into 2 sections if needed.

I have always hit the spacebar hard. Its hard for me not to.

dissident · « **Reply #41 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 22:48:23 »

Quote from: noodles256;309694

I have always hit the spacebar hard. Its hard for me not to.

same here but the cheap Siig brand tenkeyless rubber dome I bought actually has a nice spacebar that has a nice keyfeel and sounds like the other keys actually quieter. The clunk clunk noise and feel of the spacebar always bothered me slightly on the Filco. I hope the leopold's is different but it's not a total dealbreaker. It's hard not to bottom out the spacebar. Perhaps some grease could quiet them down. Never been a fan of spacebars on quite a number of boards. Wish they were smaller like japanese boards.

noodles256 · « **Reply #42 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 22:49:44 »

Quote from: dissident;309697

same here but the cheap Siig brand tenkeyless rubber dome I bought actually has a nice spacebar that has a nice keyfeel and sounds like the other keys actually quieter. The clunk clunk noise and feel of the spacebar always bothered me slightly on the Filco. I hope the leopold's is different but it's not a total dealbreaker.

I think you can do a mod with the stabilizer if I am not mistaken.

rustybarnacle · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 10 March 2011, 22:49:46 »

Quote from: dissident;309692

that clunk clunk clunk spacebar was a dealbreaker for me. Find a way to make it like the rest of the keys. Break it up into 2 sections if needed.

Isn't that a rather consistent issue with all keyboards? The acoustics of that big key is different than the rest of them pretty much no matter what.

pitashen · « **Reply #44 on:** Fri, 11 March 2011, 00:47:34 »

nice review, thanks.

zerosxl · « **Reply #45 on:** Fri, 11 March 2011, 01:26:25 »

how are the reds in FPS games?? anyone play any fps games?

reaper · « **Reply #46 on:** Fri, 11 March 2011, 01:29:51 »

Quote from: zerosxl;309763

how are the reds in FPS games?? anyone play any fps games?

Funny you should ask, I just got out of a few rounds in L4D and TBH, I like the reds a lot better than the blacks. It feels more responsive when you move around with those WASD keys. =P

YpoCaramel · « **Reply #47 on:** Fri, 11 March 2011, 03:04:54 »

I actually checked this keyboard out at the store today, Hong Kong stores are stocking Filcoa now, I think Suneon is now the distributor. The red is a light switch but I can see why some people prefer it over the Browns, they sort of um.... bottom out better? I guess I've always been bothered by the distance between the pressure point and the operating point on the Browns, maybe that's the reason for the Reds (I'm still more of a Blue person, whiny pitch notwithstanding).

A Red-Topre comparison would probably tell me about the Topres now that I have a point of reference.

fuzzybaffy · « **Reply #48 on:** Fri, 11 March 2011, 03:15:59 »

To the OP: Does the lack of tactility on the Reds affect your typing speed and accuracy, compared to the Browns, at all?

noodles256 · « **Reply #49 on:** Fri, 11 March 2011, 08:20:39 »

Quote from: fuzzybaffy;309782

To the OP: Does the lack of tactility on the Reds affect your typing speed and accuracy, compared to the Browns, at all?

Yes, I type a little slower now, but like all new keyboards you really have to get used to using it. I will probably get back up to speed next week.

I do enjoy typing on it much more than Cherry MX Browns, I can say that at the very least

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Author Topic: Filco Majestouch-2 Cherry MX Red First Impressions (Read 71521 times)