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Title: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support (GB: Dec 8-22, 2025)
Post by: CleverKeebs on Mon, 01 September 2025, 17:56:55
🚨 THE ENSO-E GROUP BUY RUNS DECEMBER 8–22, 2025! 🚨

Omnitype’s main page: https://omnitype.com/products/enso-e (https://omnitype.com/products/enso-e)

Titan Edition page: https://omnitype.com/products/enso-e-titan-edition (https://omnitype.com/products/enso-e-titan-edition)

Omnitype is the primary vendor for launch. 
International vendors will be going live today or early this week. 
Group Buy closes December 22.


(https://i.imgur.com/82NVrjC.jpeg)

[IC → GROUP BUY] Enso-E — A Split Ergo HHKB with EC/MX Support


The Interest Check is now closed. 
We are no longer accepting responses, but you may still view the original form for reference.


Overview 
The Enso-E is now live for Group Buy! This project has evolved through multiple prototype iterations, top-down assembly refinements, and hybrid EC/MX innovations. Today marks the beginning of the official preorder window.

Highlights: 


Vendor List 
The Enso-E is available globally through the following authorized vendors:


Colorways & Limited Editions

Sand 
— sand-inspired powder coated bottom 
— smokey transparent injection-molded PC top 
— copper weight + copper border accent 

Stone 
— custom stone-textured powder coat bottom 
— smokey transparent injection-molded PC top 
— stainless steel weight 
— light grey anodized aluminum border accent 

Snow (previously “Lunar”) 
— white e-coated bottom 
— clear transparent PC top 
— silver anodized aluminum weight + matching border accent 

Botanical 
— color-matched to GMK Botanical 
— light green anodized aluminum bottom 
— clear PC top 
— dark green anodized aluminum weight + matching border accent 

Titan (Limited Edition — Omnitype Exclusive) 
— Titanium alloy bottom (rough sandblast) 
— Titanium alloy weight + matching border accent (soft sandblast) 
— CNC’d acrylic amber-tinted top 
— Includes both EC + MX titanium plate kits 
— Serialized with extensive QC 
— Limited to 50 units 
— Only available on Omnitype 

All finishes subject to refinement before fulfillment.


Titan Edition — Image Showcase

(https://i.imgur.com/CRzHXrK.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/CEhkYb3.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/FVNh85I.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/7VAG5i8.jpeg)


Official Group Buy Colors — Image Previews

Botanical 
(https://i.imgur.com/GTwr6EX.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/YoF3ExK.jpeg)

Snow 
(https://i.imgur.com/PurvDZH.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/0WTcbdh.jpeg)

Sand 
(https://i.imgur.com/zT6KXF4.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/68WMlbA.jpeg)

Stone 
(https://i.imgur.com/LILXXMk.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/OWQeMi3.jpeg)


Prototypes

Prototype A 

Photos — Prototype A: 
(https://i.imgur.com/VMmPyH5.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/9qUi17s.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/c6ebqpV.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/BMFe5c0.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/HX3WJtd.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/t6qCOFR.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/GMn2Cie.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/d6wVbeo.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/EJ26VhX.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/RwwiLey.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/gCmk2y2.jpeg)

Prototype B 

Photos — Prototype B: 
(https://i.imgur.com/xXomDKI.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/UBY8M8J.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/eDbvSnd.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/hjL1FeM.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/9CWOZTI.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/81qwt6G.jpeg) 
(https://i.imgur.com/WCPqd3K.jpeg)

Prototype C (Pre-Production) 


Next Steps 

💬 Join the conversation on Discord: Clever Keebs Discord (https://discord.gg/vWwArGE6Cm)

Thank you for your support — this project has been years in the making, and I'm thrilled to share it with the community.

— Clever / Clever Keebs
Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 02 September 2025, 14:25:09
Approval :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support
Post by: Manukbs_ on Tue, 02 September 2025, 14:31:56
GIVE GIVE GIVE
Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support
Post by: koolkeebs on Tue, 02 September 2025, 18:12:50
Would you consider making the bottom row not exploded?
Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support
Post by: Findecanor on Tue, 02 September 2025, 18:38:59
Quote from: koolkeebs on Tue, 02 September 2025, 18:12:50
Would you consider making the bottom row not exploded?
I once made a mock-up with Cherry MY modules with a similar gap to the bottom row, and I think that felt fine to type on, if you're (like me) are using thumbs to hold down modifiers.
There are many "ergo" rubber dome keyboards that have thicker keys on the bottom row, and I think this setup could be the best way you could emulate that without needing custom keycaps.

The height and typing angle are not for me though, as I prefer keyboards that are nearly flat. But to each their own.
Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support
Post by: CleverKeebs on Tue, 02 September 2025, 19:27:44
Quote from: koolkeebs on Tue, 02 September 2025, 18:12:50
Would you consider making the bottom row not exploded?

I replied in Discord but I'll the answer here as well :)

I tested and purposefully chose the exploded bottom row for 2 reasons:
1. Natural thumb resting position this way when your hands are slanted
2. To achieve the right curve without sacrificing design goals, the spacebar either would have to be like it is (which I wanted to do anyway because of reason 1), or the spacebars would have needed to be on slightly different Y-axis positions and not mirrored like they are
Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support
Post by: mvkb on Wed, 03 September 2025, 03:23:20
This board blew me away when I saw it IRL.
Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support
Post by: phoenixrage on Wed, 03 September 2025, 12:59:06
Unfortunate USB placement given the limitation of the layout/design.

Otherwise, everything else is pretty cool.
Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support
Post by: CleverKeebs on Wed, 03 September 2025, 13:23:54
Quote from: mvkb on Wed, 03 September 2025, 03:23:20
This board blew me away when I saw it IRL.

Thanks friend!
Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support
Post by: CleverKeebs on Wed, 03 September 2025, 13:26:47
Quote from: phoenixrage on Wed, 03 September 2025, 12:59:06
Unfortunate USB placement given the limitation of the layout/design.

Otherwise, everything else is pretty cool.

I purposefully owned the placement instead of adding a macro column like most Alice layouts do. Making it look asymmetrical to the key layout fit the theme :D

To each their own though! Thanks for looking :)
Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support
Post by: Anorexus on Tue, 23 September 2025, 07:43:09
Damnnnn... so pretty
Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support
Post by: CleverKeebs on Sun, 12 October 2025, 11:56:15
Alexotos will be streaming Prototype B for the first time today in just a few minutes!
https://www.twitch.tv/alexotos

Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support
Post by: Daesya on Sun, 12 October 2025, 18:29:45
me likey
Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support
Post by: Tune Lab on Wed, 15 October 2025, 03:19:59
YES! WE NEED MORE AND MORE EC!
Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support (GB: Dec 5)
Post by: CleverKeebs on Sat, 08 November 2025, 15:33:51
New updates added!

- GB scheduled for December 5
- Updated vendor list: Omnitype, Oblotsky, Prototypist, KBDFans, and Deskhero with more potential regions coming soon.
- Updated colorways
Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support (GB: Dec 5)
Post by: Xury46 on Sat, 08 November 2025, 19:44:21
I don't see Chaos on the list of updated colorways :confused:
Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support (GB: Dec 5)
Post by: CleverKeebs on Mon, 10 November 2025, 03:16:50
Quote from: Xury46 on Sat, 08 November 2025, 19:44:21
I don't see Chaos on the list of updated colorways :confused:

That's correct. We have plans for a special run of the Chaos theme next year that will feature a custom zen garden pattern and modified weight design. That's something we wanted to do originally with this theme for this run, but it's not quite ready for primetime yet. So now it'll be it's own special edition later :)
Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support (GB: Dec 5)
Post by: Xury46 on Mon, 10 November 2025, 09:16:52
Sounds good, that works for me. Gives me more time to budget for the board! 🙂
Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support (GB: Dec 5)
Post by: dom on Wed, 03 December 2025, 03:01:05
Overall, the design is interesting, but these points are bummer for me:

• Better timing for the GB (Christmas season is a tough window).
• 2.5U spacebar for the EC version.
• Special edition without limits (no need for FOMO here).
• PC top instead of acrylic.
• And honestly… no logo on top (awful). Side/back/bottom would feel much better.

Anyway, GLWGB :)
Title: Re: [IC] Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support (GB: Dec 8-22, 2025)
Post by: CleverKeebs on Mon, 08 December 2025, 12:04:20
Group buy is live!