AURUM
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Hey everyone, this is the Aurum, RAE’s next keyboard. It’s a 60% that carries a design language that’s quite personal to me.
The inspiration came from something I see often in my jewellery work, a gold bar. I’ve always liked its clean geometry and the warmth gold has, and I wanted to see if that feeling could be translated into a keyboard.
From the lines that define its silhouette to the way the brass weight sits against the body, Aurum is my attempt at translating that sense of permanence and restraint into a physical design.
RAE is a name that means a lot to me personally. It was originally named after my sons. My co-founder later suggested we give the letters a broader meaning, and that’s how Refined Artistic Engineering came about.
Our goal was never to just make something that looks nice or "premium". We wanted to build something we’d genuinely enjoy using ourselves, and hopefully something that connects with people who share this passion as deeply as we do.
Aurum is our take on that idea.
It took time, a year's worth of revisions, and plenty of second-guessing to get right, and we’re genuinely excited to finally share it with you.
0. CONTENTS
- DETAILS (#post_details)
- STATUS & TIMELINE (#post_status)
- VENDORS & PRICING (#post_vendors)
- PHOTOS (#post_photos)
- FAQ (#post_faq)
- CONTACT & COMMUNITY (#post_contact)
1. DETAILS
Gold immersion "crack" lines on PCB design, inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi.
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- Case Angle: 7.8°
- Front Height: 17.7mm - 19.5mm
- Weight (Un-Built): 1.6kg
- Weight (Fully Built): Approx. 1.95kg
- Case Material: 6063 Anodised Aluminium
- Internal Weight Material: Brass
- External Weight Material: Brass
- Badge Material: Brass
- PCB: Custom Mechlovin' Studios Zed65 PCB with S1 daughterboard (JST to SUR) - QMK/VIA configurable
Aurum PCB Layout options:
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- Case Mounting Method: Inspired by Baionlenja's Baionbolt
- Plate Mounting Method: Gasket Integrated Top-Mount
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- 3rd Party PCB Compatibility: Mechlovin' Studios Zed60, GeonWorks Venom HE60
- Available Layouts: WK & HHKB
- Colours: Obsidian Black, Heritage Green, Cerulean Blue, Vermilion Red
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2. STATUS & TIMELINE
International Raffle Group Buy - 30th January 2026, 11:00AM MYT
- Interest Check Period: December 2025
- Raffle Group Buy: January 2026
- Estimated Production Completion: 4-5 Months After Group-Buy Date
- Shipping Begins: Upon Completion of Production & QC
Teaser Video by MonCapKey - Heritage Green
Sound Test Video by RAE - MX2A Blacks
Stream Highlights by Alexotos - MX2A Blacks
Build Stream by LightningXI - Ink Blacks (Sound Test @ 02:17:40)
- Updates will be provided throughout the process on RAE's Discord (https://discord.gg/tx7WT2Vgyy) Server
3. VENDORS & PRICING
Fulfilment Vendors:
- NA: Divinikey (https://divinikey.com/)
- KR: GEON (https://geon.works/)
- CN: KBDfans (https://kbdfans.com/)
- SEA: Ktechs (https://ktechs.store/)
- ROW+MY+VN: RAE (https://raecreations.co/)
- International Raffle will be hosted by RAE only.
- CN Raffle will run separately hosted by KBDFans only.
- Details will be announced on RAE's and individual vendor Discord (https://discord.gg/tx7WT2Vgyy) servers.
- Sale will be hosted on respective Vendor Websites.
Aurum Pricing:
- Base Kit - with PCB: MYR2000
- Extra Solder PCB: MYR180
- Extra Hotswap PCB: MYR220
Addons Pricing:
- Extra ALuminium Plate: MYR150
- Extra CF Plate: MYR170
- Extra PP Plate: MYR90
- Extra Feet and Gasket Set: MYR30
Included in Kit:
- 1x Aurum by RAE
- 1x Solder/ Hotswap Mechlovin' x Aurum Zed60 PCB - 1.6mm
- 1x Full Aluminium Plate - Anodised
- 1x Gasket Set with Extras
- 1x Transparent Feet Set with Extras
- 1x Screw Set with Extras
- 1x Authentication Card
- 1x Information/ Specifications Card
- 1x Keyboard Cleaning Cloth
- 1x RAE Hard Carrying Case
- 1x RAE Soft Keyboard Pouch
4. PHOTOS
V4.1 Prototype - Anodised
Photos shot and edited by CaptainSterling (https://www.instagram.com/captain.sterling)
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V4.1 Prototype - Anodised
Photos shot and edited by WeSwtch (https://www.youtube.com/@weswtchsgn)
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V3 Prototype
Photos shot and edited by NelsonAhson (https://www.youtube.com/@nelsonahson)
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Initial V1 Renders
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5. FAQ
- Q: What is the mounting style of the Aurum?
A: The Aurum utilises the Gasket Integrated Top-Mount, combining traditional top mount with gasket tabs under the plate (as seen used on the Adamas).
- Q: What colors are available?
A: The Aurum comes in Obsidian Black, Heritage Green, Cerulean Blue, and Vermilion Red.
- Q: What layout options are available?
A: The Aurum is a 60% keyboard that comes in WK and HHKB layouts.
- Q: What plate options will be offered for the Aurum?
A: The Aurum will come with a CNC-milled, anodised aluminium full plate. CNC-milled, carbon fibre (CF) full plates or polypropylene (PP) full plates will also be available as an optional add-on. Plate files will also be provided at a later date for those who prefer to custom cut their own.
- Q: Is the Aurum Daughterboard compatible with other PCBs?
A: Yes, the Aurum utilises an S1 daughterboard with a JST (on daughterboard) to SUR (on PCB) connector. For other PCBs to be compatible, make sure that the JST connector on your third party PCB is aligned with the cutout on the Aurum's bottom case and swap the cable to one that is compatible with your PCB.
- Q: Will there be customization options?
A: The Aurum will come with a full aluminium plate in fixed configurations, additional plate materials will be available to purchase for those looking to customize their typing experience.
- Q: When will the Group Buy take place?
A: Raffle Group Buy submissions will be open on the 30th of Janauary 2026, 11:00AM MYT, with production estimated to complete in late Q2 2026. Raffle entry link will be shared on RAE's website and Discord server upon going live.
- Q: Will there be a Raw variant available?
A: No. At least not yet. It's difficult to maintain ideal QC standards with Raw variants, but we are actively working on finding a way to make this happen.
- Q: How can I stay updated on the progress?
A: Join our Discord (https://discord.gg/tx7WT2Vgyy) community and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/raecreations.co/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/refinedartisticengineering) and RAE's WEBSITE (https://www.raecreations.co/) for the latest updates.
6. CONTACT & COMMUNITY
If you have any questions, or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Join us on INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/raecreations.co/), FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/refinedartisticengineering), DISCORD (https://discord.gg/tx7WT2Vgyy), RAE's WEBSITE (https://www.raecreations.co/) and IC FORM (https://forms.gle/B84sTVCxkf3gohou9) to discuss the Aurum, share your thoughts, and stay connected with fellow keyboard enthusiasts.