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Title: I've fallen down the rabbit hole
Post by: arock0627 on Thu, 07 May 2020, 00:22:22

Should have introduced myself a bit earlier, but I didn't even know this forum existed, I've just been in the group buy forum that I've been lurking on for a year or so.

Been  using mechanical keyboards of various sorts since 2015, and I've just now fallen down the rabbit hole looking at Zealios and browsing custom aluminum chassis and plates.  It's a dangerous hobby.

I really like tactile bump and PBT plastics so far, the thock has power.

Title: Re: I've fallen down the rabbit hole
Post by: funkmon on Fri, 08 May 2020, 00:14:24

Welcome!

Question: what is it about the PBT plastic that you like so much? I'm not being sarcastic or anything, I'm just not sure. They're good if you're into vintage keyboards because they don't yellow, but otherwise I don't really understand the benefit.

Title: Re: I've fallen down the rabbit hole
Post by: arock0627 on Wed, 13 May 2020, 14:14:23

Quote from: funkmon on Fri, 08 May 2020, 00:14:24

Welcome!

Question: what is it about the PBT plastic that you like so much? I'm not being sarcastic or anything, I'm just not sure. They're good if you're into vintage keyboards because they don't yellow, but otherwise I don't really understand the benefit.

@funkmon

The textured, "dry" feel I get from PBT.  I prefer it to the smoother feel of GMK.  I've always kind of enjoyed that feel (like, for instance, the flour used to keep dough from sticking to the counter), and having it at my fingertips is amazing.